- ADC Calls Rivers LG Poll a ‘Charade’
- Backlash from ADC, APC Faction
- Electoral Body Criticized for Poll Preparations
The Rivers State local government election on August 30 is facing strong criticism from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Eko Hot Blog reports that ADC announced it will not take part in the election, labeling the entire process a “charade.”The party’s spokesperson argued that the current state administrator does not have the legal authority to organize elections in the state.
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According to the ADC, the state is operating under a type of martial law, making the election an “absurd” situation.
An APC faction, led by Rotimi Amaechi, has criticized the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), accusing it of making up its own rules and disregarding a court order that confirmed their group’s leadership.
They also raised a red flag, noting that the voters’ register had not been updated, which could prevent many people from voting.
In a contrasting view, a different APC faction, led by Chief Tony Okocha, has expressed full support for the election. This group’s spokesperson stated that they are satisfied with the rules and timeline set by RSIEC and are ready to begin campaigning for their candidates.
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