River’s Governor announces fresh LG election after S’Court declared October 5, 2024 poll invalid.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the people of the oil-rich state that his administration will implement the Supreme Court’s ruling after carefully reviewing its Certified True Copy (CTC).
This followed the Friday judgment of the apex court, which declared the LG election conducted in the state on October 5, 2024, as invalid.
In a state broadcast on Sunday, Fubara revealed that he has met with his legal team, who expect to obtain the CTC by Friday, March 7, 2025.
He emphasised that his government is committed to upholding constitutional principles and will act in accordance with the law.
Meanwhile, he has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) to take immediate control of the 23 local government councils across the state, following the Supreme Court’s ruling that nullified the October 5, 2023, local government elections.
Fubara also stated in the broadcast that the civil servants would oversee affairs until fresh elections are conducted by the State Electoral Commission.
He instructed the outgoing chairmen to formally hand over to the HLGAs by Monday, 3rd March.
Amid ongoing political uncertainties, the governor urged residents to remain calm and assured them that his administration remains committed to governance and due process.