Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission to Conduct LG Elections

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has announced plans to conduct local government elections.

This was disclosed in a public notice signed by the Chairman of the Commission, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, and made available to journalists on Wednesday night.

InfoStride News recalls that Governor Siminalayi Fubara recently swore in caretaker committee chairmen for the 23 local government areas following the expiration of the tenure of local government chairmen who were loyalists of Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

During the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Fubara emphasized that the tenures of the caretaker chairmen would be short-lived, as local government elections would soon be conducted.

“Let me also sound it very clear here that your tenures are not going to be too long because as a matter of fact before the end of today (Wednesday) or tomorrow (Thursday), there should be a process for the commencement of elective local government chairmen in our dear state,” he stated.

In the notice, Enebeli called on all political parties and stakeholders to attend a meeting scheduled for next month.

The Chairman disclosed that the commission would unveil the timetable and guidelines for the 2024 Local Government Elections during the meeting, which is set to take place on July 1.

The notice reads: “The Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, hereby invites: Leaders of all registered Political Parties, Traditional Rulers, Security Agencies, Religious Organizations, the Media, Professional Organizations, Civil Society Groups, Non-Governmental Organizations, Community Based Groups, and the Electorate to a general stakeholders meeting on Monday, 1st July, 2024 at the RSIEC Headquarters, 239-243 Aba Road, Port Harcourt by 10.00 am prompt.

“The highlight of the meeting will be the unveiling of the timetable and guidelines for the 2024 Local Government Elections in the state.

All concerned should be seated at the RSIEC Auditorium by 09:45 am, please.”