Rivers State Governor,
Siminalayi Fubara, has said that he remains the greatest loser in the
forthcoming local government election since the Peoples Democratic Party won’t
be participating in the poll in the state.
He, however, said his
administration was determined to support the cause of developing a sustainable
democracy, stressing that he wouldn’t tolerate any misguided group or
individual attempting to create confusion or any form of instability in the state.
The governor also urged every
registered voter and leader of political groups to ensure they are at their
polling units on October 5, 2024, to participate in the process that will usher
in new political leadership in the 23 Local Government Councils.
Fubara gave the charge while
addressing Rivers Political Stakeholders who converged at Government House in
Port Harcourt on Thursday, preparatory for the October 5th Local Government
election.
This was contained in a
statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Nelson Chukwudi,
and sent to newsmen. Fubara explained that the position and resolve of
his government on the forthcoming election is clear, adding that it will be
conducted and concluded.
Fubara insisted that the local
government election will have only those residents in the state who are
registered voters participating.
He said: “Go, do what the law
says you should do, as demanded by the RSIEC Law, and leave the rest. RSIEC
will take it from there, and when RSIEC finishes its part, the government will
also take it from that point and finish its part, and the process will all be
consummated by the special grace of God in a few days coming.”
On PDP not participating in the
poll, Fubara said: “You know this election, I am the greatest loser because my
party is not participating. It is the truth! But because of the Supreme Court
ruling that there must be elected officials to manage the affairs of local
governments, as a Governor, I have to obey that.
“It did not end there. The
President, after the Supreme Court ruling, invited us and we had an
understanding that we have a compliance duration of 90 days. So, what we are
doing here is to make sure that even if my party is not participating, the
local council process must stand for Rivers State.
“And a good number of you here
are my party faithful and you are not even benefiting from it, and you are here
supporting us. So, what is the problem?
“So, I want to thank you for
supporting democracy. I want to thank you for ensuring that there is a rule of
law. I want to thank you for sticking your neck out to make sure that Rivers
State still stands among the comity of states.”
Fubara appealed to everyone to
return to their various LGAs, follow the process, be law-abiding, and eschew
violence.
“I want to thank you for
standing with us and assure you that with your strength, we will continue to
stand with the flag, and we will not let the flag of Rivers State down by any
means.
“So, let me conclude by
assuring you again, don’t allow anybody, don’t allow any propaganda, don’t
allow any aluta movement, and don’t allow any story from the pit of hell to
deter your spirit at this point.
“I am really happy that
everyone is in high spirits. Be assured that the government will do everything
to make sure that Rivers State is not put in any state of confusion,” he added.
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