Administrator of Rivers affirms successful conduct of tranquil local government elections, Ibas praises the event
Rivers State Local Government Elections: A Peaceful and Successful Affair
Local government elections were held in Rivers State on Saturday, and the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has expressed satisfaction with the outcome.
Ibok-Ete Ibas stated that the elections were a decisive step toward restoring full democratic governance at the grassroots level. He noted that the situation was calm and seamless across the state during the elections, with the enthusiasm of voters at polling units demonstrating the eagerness of Rivers people to reclaim and participate in grassroots governance.
The Administrator further emphasized that the successful conduct of the local government elections in Rivers State reflects the people's yearning for leaders they can identify with at the community level. Ibas expressed his happiness with the comportment of voters and election officials during the elections.
Situation reports from across the 23 local government areas aligned with Ibas' observations of a largely incident-free poll. The Court cleared the Rivers local government polls and dismissed a suit against the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) and a certain Tinubu.
However, it is worth noting that Sim Fubara, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Rivers State, and his loyalty group shunned the Rivers local government polls.
Ibok-Ete Ibas did not receive any major negative reports during the elections, which he considered a testament to the collective desire for peace and normalcy. He viewed this as a testament to the collective desire for peace and normalcy and a sign that the people of Rivers State are ready to move forward on a stable, democratic path.
In conclusion, the local government elections in Rivers State were a significant step towards restoring full democratic governance at the grassroots level. Ibok-Ete Ibas's observations of a peaceful and orderly conduct, along with the situation reports from across the state, indicate that the elections were a success. Despite the absence of certain political figures, the collective desire for peace and normalcy was evident, and the people of Rivers State demonstrated their eagerness to participate in grassroots governance.
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