The local government election in Rivers State is set to take place as planned, despite requests from stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Governor Siminalayi Fubara to pause the process.
According to DAILY POST, both sensitive and non-sensitive election materials have been delivered to the Registration and Accreditation Centers (RACs) in various local government areas, including the Government Technical College in Ahoada East.
The state’s atmosphere resembles typical election day conditions, with noticeably quiet roads and a lack of presence from the Nigeria Police Force.
On Friday, Governor Fubara reiterated his determination to proceed with the election, even after the Rivers State Police Command announced its withdrawal from overseeing the event.
The governor accused Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun of trying to sabotage the election for the benefit of “an Abuja-based politician.”
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) assured that the election will continue as scheduled and urged residents to exercise their voting rights in line with the Electoral Act.