LG Poll: Rivers People Resolute, Rejected Oppression – Atiku

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has commended the just concluded local government election in Rivers state, saying the electorates are resolute in rejecting oppression.

Atiku said this in a statement on Sunday.

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EKO HOT BLOG recalls that after a tense election, the Action Peoples Party, APP swept 22 of the 23 LGAs in the state.

However, the Action Alliance (AA) won just one LGA – Etche.

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.

 

Reacting to the outcome, Atiku commended the people of the oil-rich state for “their steadfastness in the face of adversity, courageously ensuring that yesterday’s election unfolded with peace and integrity.”

“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,” he stated.

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“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.”

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