Citing an Abuja Federal High Court ruling, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has appealed for the postponement of the October 5, 2024, local government elections. Channels Television reports that the Assembly decided to convey this determination to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) by formal letter…. CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶️▶️
This decision follows protests by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, who marched to the Department of State Security (DSS) office and the Government House in Port Harcourt.
PDP stakeholder Aron Chukwuemeka stated that the protests aimed to express opposition to the upcoming elections.
Conversely, another faction of the Assembly, led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, has urged that the elections proceed, emphasizing adherence to the rule of law and existing legal mandates.
Oko-Jumbo reiterated the commitment of the executive branch, under Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to establish a constitutionally elected local government leadership.
As the situation unfolds, Rivers State is experiencing political tension, with differing viewpoints on the validity and necessity of the local government elections.CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶️▶️
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