There is tension and uncertainty in Rivers State over the conduct of the local government election in the state scheduled for today. The spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said the command would comply with the judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which restrained the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) from participating in …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the upcoming local government elections in Rivers State as a pivotal moment for constitutional democracy. In a statement on Friday via X, Atiku emphasised the significance of the elections, which are set to take place tomorrow, highlighting their role in upholding the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy. “The local government elections …

The Rivers Governor, Siminalyi Fubara, has regretted that his party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), will not be taking part in the October 5 Local Government Election in the state. Fubara stated this on Thursday during a meeting with some stakeholders of the party at the Rivers State Government House in Port Harcourt. He said the election has to be …

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday, 3 and Friday, 4 October 2024, as public holidays to allow residents travel to their communities and fully participate in the Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday, 5 October. In addition, the Governor announced a restriction on vehicular movement from midnight on Friday, 4 October, until 5 p.m. on election day, October …