Ihunwo, Rivers LGA Chairman Appoints 130 Special Assistants

Nelson Utip

Chijioke, The chairman of the Obio-Akpor local government has appointed 130 Special Assistants to serve in his government, the Chairman announced the appointments on some of his social media platforms and stated that theappointments takes immediate effect. He did not attach portfolios to the names. Observers ponder the need for such a number of Aides, some see it as mere political patronage.

Jude Ojei, a Facebook user had this to say: “What do you need 130 personal assistants for? I know it is for political patronage, but I think it’s too much because you have other political appointees. This is my personal opinion, though.”

Chidiebere Dike another respondent wrote: “I love you, Chijioke, and I want you to succeed, but at this point, you are losing it.
What does a local government chairman need 130 special assistants for, plus the others you appointed initially, plus your vice and councillors? What is all this nonsense?”

Faith Feghelo another respondent however was full of praises for the Chairman, seeing it as well-deserved.

“Ever since I have known you, you are a detribalised man. Carefully taking a look at your appointments, I see they all deserve the appointments. Congratulations to you and Obio-Akpor Local Government Area for a shift to a higher dimension under your leadership.” She said.