Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has firmly declared that the local government elections in the state will proceed as planned, despite attempts to obstruct the process. Fubara made this bold statement on Friday morning after personally intervening in a standoff at the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RISEC) office in Port Harcourt, the state capital.<\/p>\n
The early morning tension began when police operatives barricaded the RISEC facility, where vital electoral materials were stored in preparation for the upcoming elections. This unexpected blockade raised concerns about the conduct of the polls, as the police presence appeared to be aimed at disrupting the process.<\/p>\n
However, Governor Fubara took swift action, arriving at the RISEC office with a contingent of lawmakers and government officials to confront the situation. His presence seemingly defused the standoff, as security operatives, who had earlier sealed off the building, left the premises shortly after the governor’s arrival.<\/p>\n
In response to the standoff, the Rivers State police command had issued a statement explaining their actions. Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the police in Rivers State, revealed that the officers’ actions were in compliance with an order from the Federal High Court in Abuja, which had ruled against providing security for the local government elections.<\/p>\n
Despite the police command\u2019s position, Governor Fubara remains resolute. He insisted that the court ruling would not derail the electoral process, expressing his commitment to ensuring that democratic principles are upheld in Rivers State. According to the governor, the local government election is a fundamental right of the people and should not be hindered by any form of interference.<\/p>\n
The police blockade at the RISEC office has sparked political controversy, as opposition parties and civic groups raise concerns over the timing of the court order and the police\u2019s refusal to provide security. The court ruling has drawn criticism from some quarters, with many questioning whether it was politically motivated to disrupt the democratic process in the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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