According to Punch, Local government elections are scheduled for October 5th, according to the announcement made by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). This statement coincides with a succession issue in local government, driven by the rivalry between Governor Siminialayi Fubara and MPs led by Martins Amaewhule, who support FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
In spite of the fact that the Amaewhule-led legislature gave a six-month tenure extension to the deposed chairmen loyal to Wike, the Governor has created caretaker committees to oversee the local government areas.
In anticipation of the Court of Appeal’s impending decision, the police have commandeered all 23 local government secretariats in the state to avert violent altercations.
Wike’s men, who were fired earlier, have missed the opportunity to retake their positions as a result of the disclosure of preparations to hold the LGA election in accordance with the state government’s earlier announcement.
Meanwhile, Fubara’s men continue to hold authority in the various LGAs, giving them an advantage over the polls..…….See More
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