Wike vs Fubara: How Winners Emerged in Rivers' Controversial LG Elections
- The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has declared the APP as the winner of 22 of the 23 local government chairmen elections in the state
- Justice Adolphus Enebeli, the RSIEC chairman, made the announcement on Saturday evening, October 5
- The RSIEC chairman noted that the results of the Etche LGA will be declared along with that of the 319 councillorship seats on a yet-to-be-announced date
The Action Peoples Party (APP) has been declared the winner of 22 of the 23 local government elections held in Rivers state on Saturday, October 5.
Justice Adolphus Enebeli, Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), announced the results in Port Harcourt, noting that the outcome in Etche Local Government Area is pending due to ongoing collation of results.
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According to Channels TV, the results for Etche LGA will be declared concurrently with the 319 councillorship seats at a later date. This development showcases the APP's dominance in the region.
Why Rivers LG election is controversial
Rivers State has been experiencing tension ahead of its local government elections due to multiple court injunctions challenging the process. Initially, the police announced their withdrawal from the election following a court judgment. However, in a surprising turn of events, police personnel were spotted providing security for voters on Saturday morning, contradicting their earlier statement.
The election controversy is largely seen as a power struggle between current Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. The two have been at odds since Fubara took office, with their latest disagreement centering on the leadership structure of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.
This development highlights the complex political dynamics in Rivers State. The election outcome could impact the balance of power between Fubara and Wike's factions.
See the video of the results announcement:
Protest in Rivers amidst LG election
Legit.ng earlier reported that Rivers' local government election had experienced another fresh protest amid the electoral process in the state.
PDP members loyal to the former governor Nyesom Wike were said to have stage following Governor Siminalayi Fubara's failure to comply with the directives of the court.
Some APC supporters were said to be mobilising to join the PDP protesters in the ongoing demonstration in the state.
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