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BREAKING: Tension as Supreme Court Takes Final Action on Rivers LG Election, Details Emerge
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BREAKING: Tension as Supreme Court Takes Final Action on Rivers LG Election, Details Emerge

by  Ezra Ukanwa 1 min read

FCT, Abuja - The Supreme Court has declared the local government election conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on October 5, 2024, invalid, citing gross violations of the Electoral Act.

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In a ruling on on Friday, February 28, Justice Jamilu Tukur, delivering the lead judgment, held that the election failed to meet the legal standards required for a valid electoral process.

Supreme Court Takes Final Decision on Rivers LG Election
The Supreme Court has delivered its final verdict on the Rivers local government election. Photo credit: @SimFubaraKSC
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The court's decision effectively annuls the outcome of the local government polls, setting the stage for further legal and political implications in Rivers State.

The verdict has sparked reactions from various political stakeholders, with legal experts weighing in on its significance.

More updates will follow as reactions and next steps unfold.

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Source: Legit.ng

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Ezra Ukanwa (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Ezra Ukanwa is a Reuters-certified journalist with over 5 years of professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Anchor University, Lagos. Currently, he is the Politics and Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng, where he brings his expertise to provide incisive, impactful coverage of national events. Ezra was recognized as Best Campus Journalist at the Anchor University Communications Awards in 2019 and is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). Contact him at: ezra.ukanwa@corp.legit.ng or +2349036989944

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