Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced that the newly sworn-in caretaker committee chairmen can operate from any location if accessing council secretariats would disrupt peace in the state. This statement came after the swearing-in ceremony of the 23 chairmen at the government house in Port Harcourt.

Governor Fubara emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and advised the chairmen to avoid confrontations with security personnel currently occupying the council secretariats. He stated, "I do not want any confrontation; it is not in my nature. It is not my style."

He acknowledged that recent disturbances were not caused by the chairmen but by others seeking to tarnish the state's reputation. Fubara urged the chairmen to remain law-abiding and assured them that they could perform their duties from any location to avoid conflicts.

Governor Fubara highlighted that the chairmen are now officially in charge of the Local Government Areas. He also noted that the tenure of the caretaker committee would be brief, as the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) would soon commence the process for local government elections.