Chime Makes Public Appearance After Rumoured Death

Seven days after his rumoured death, Enugu State Governor Sullivan Chime yesterday made a public appearance at Okpara Square where he inaugurated the newly appointed administrators of the 57 Local Government Development Centers (LGDCs).
It would be recalled that last week rumours were widespread that the governor had passed on, a development that heightened political tension in the state.

The Commissioner of Information in the state, Chuks Ugwoke had described the rumour as unfounded and insisted that the governor was hale and hearty.
Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Chime warned them that they were not appointed to flex muscles with the chairmen of local government areas in the state.
He disclosed that their appointment followed consultations, and said that they owed their appointment not only to him but also to the people.
The governor also told the administrators that they were appointed to serve as tools in the hands of the council chairmen with a view to achieving results.
He enjoined them to work very closely with the council chairmen, and assured them that they enjoyed as much support as elected council officers.
According to him, the administrators were expected to be directly in touch with the grass roots and used the opportunity to thank the people of the state for their prayers and well wishes.

source: leadership