The local government elections in Rivers State are set to take place as planned, despite appeals from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders urging Governor Siminalayi Fubara to halt the process.
Reports indicate that both sensitive and non-sensitive election materials have been delivered to various Registration and Accreditation Centers (RACs) in local government areas, including the Government Technical College in Ahoada East.
The mood in the state reflects typical election day conditions, with roads notably quiet, yet there is a noticeable absence of the Nigeria Police Force.
Governor Fubara reiterated on Friday his commitment to the election, despite the Rivers State Police Command’s withdrawal from overseeing the process. He accused Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun of attempting to sabotage the election in favor of “an Abuja-based politician.”
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has confirmed that the elections will proceed as scheduled and is urging residents to participate in the voting process in accordance with the Electoral Act.
