Former vice president of Nigeria, Abubakar Atiku, has reacted to the recently concluded local government election held in Rivers State.
The LG election was conducted amid political rivalry between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former Governor Nyesom Wike in Rivers State.
From the results declared by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), the Action Peoples Party (APP) won 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions while the Action Alliance (AA) won one LG.
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In a breakdown of the councillorship elections, the electoral body reported that the APP won 314 seats, while the All Progressives Congress (APC), Boot Party, Labour Party, Social Democratic Party (SDP), and Young Progressives Party (YPP) each claimed one seat.
Atiku took to popular social media platform X to react to the LG election conducted in Rivers.
He wrote:Â With the conclusion of the local government election in Rivers State, the shadows of political intimidation and judicial chicanery have dissipated, paving the way for the noble pursuit of governance to commence in the State.
From the bustling heart of Port Harcourt to the tranquil shores of Onne, the populace has spoken in harmonious unison, affirming that nothing can better democracy.
As prophesied, it has now been revealed that the citizens of Rivers are astute and resolute, unwavering in their rejection of any form of political oppression, harassment, or the machinations of self-serving godfathers.
As I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected local government leaders, I urge them to wear the welfare of the people as their foremost badge of honour and shun tyranny and delusional ambition in their political endeavours.
Moreover, I commend the resilient people of Rivers State for their steadfastness in the face of adversity, courageously ensuring that yesterday’s election unfolded with peace and integrity.
I must also applaud Governor Fubara, @SimFubaraKSC, for his unwavering commitment to the people’s interests, safeguarding the sanctity of the local government elections even amidst provocative challenges.
In the grand tapestry of this election, it is ultimately the people who emerge victorious, their sacred right to choose their leaders firmly upheld within the framework of our democratic process. -AA
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