In a statewide broadcast on March 2, 2025, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers
State addressed the recent Supreme Court judgment that nullified the October 5,
2024, local government elections. While expressing disagreement with the ruling,
Governor Fubara affirmed his administration’s commitment to uphold the law by
complying with the court’s decision.
He directed the Heads of Local Government Administration to assume immediate
control of the 23 local government councils, pending the conduct of fresh elections
by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. Outgoing chairmen were
instructed to hand over authority by Monday, March 3, 2025.
Governor Fubara called on citizens to remain calm and continue their daily
activities, assuring them of the government's dedication to fulfilling its
responsibilities.
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