Julius OkorieFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for proceeding with today’s local government election in Rivers state despite distractions.
Courage in the face of negative forces according to the PDP Presidential candidate in the last Presidential election, is needed to uphold and implement the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelIn a statement released on Friday night, Atiku called on the citizens of Rivers State to go to the poll and cast their votes.
“The local government elections in Rivers State tomorrow (today) ,stand as a beacon of hope, offering renewed vigour to constitutional democracy at the very core of governance. These elections present an opportunity to uphold the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy, breathing life into the foundational principles of our republic.
“Undoubtedly, this election resounds as a powerful affirmation of constitutionalism and the rule of law, a cause that should rally the support of all true champions of democracy. It is a call to every believer in the democratic process to stand firm in defence of tople’s right to choose their leaders freely and fairly.
“I commend Governor Siminalayi Fubara, for his courageous leadership in ensuring local government elections are held in Rivers State. I also encourage every resident to embrace their civic duty with peace and purpose as they cast their votes, selecting those who will lead at the grassroots level,” Atiku said.
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The former Vice President added, “It is my unwavering conviction that the democratic process is sacred, and through it, the people must be empowered to shape their future by choosing their leaders in every local community.”
Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) had on Friday encouraged voters to turn out in their numbers to exercise their voting rights in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act.
How the ongoing election pans out will be known as today’s progresses. There have been viral videos of protest against the election and ongoing registration and accreditation on the other.
There are 23 Local Government Areas in Rivers State where elections are expected to take place. The two major political parties in the state the PDP and the All Progressives Congress will be at each other’s jugular over who controls or dominates the local government areas.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
