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Rivers LG Bosses Sue for Peace Amid Protests, Insist Tenure Extension Is Legal
Amid the disagreement on tenure elongation for council chairmen in Rivers State, the Chairmen of Akuku-Toru and Asari-Toru Local Government Councils, Rowland Sekibo and Onengiyeofori George, have appealed for calm and peaceful resolution.
This comes as protesters demanded their removal, barricading the council headquarters.
The two LG bosses said that their tenure extension was duly approved by the Martins Amaewhule-led State Assembly and urged supporters to exercise restraint and avoid violence.
Sekibo, who spoke on their behalf, whilst calling for calm, emphasised that the matter is before the court.
“Everyone should exercise restraint, no matter the provocation. The matter is already in court.
“Those who want to be caretaker chairmen, just endure; those who want to be council chairmen, just endure. We are already at the Court of Appeal. It won’t take long again for judgment. Whichever way the case goes, it will go to the Supreme Court,” Sekibo appealed.
They urged law enforcement agents to ensure no breakdown of law and order, stating that no one has a monopoly on violence.
The dispute over the end of the Local Government Chairmen tenure on Monday morning had taken another turn in Akulga and Asalga as protesters barricaded the council premises demanding a handover by the chairmen whose three-year tenure is set to expire on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024.
Meanwhile, the Rivers State Police Command has warned that the Command won’t tolerate any attempt to disturb the peace in the state.
By Ojomah Austin.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made arrests related to suspected vote-buying in the ongoing Edo State governorship election which took place at around 10:00 am, in the Egor Local Government Area of the state.
EFCC officials apprehended three individuals — two men and one woman — who are suspected of being involved in vote-buying activities. However, some residents in the area have protested, claiming that the suspects are being unfairly targeted.
Today’s election in Edo State has three main candidates as the front-runners. Representing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is Asue Ighodalo. The All Progressives Congress (APC) is fielding Senator Monday Okpebholo, while the Labour Party (LP) candidate is Olumide Akpata.
There are a total of 17 candidates vying for the governorship position, but the race is largely between the PDP, APC, and Labour Party candidates.
Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed allegations of vote buying against the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the ongoing governorship election in the state.
Oshiomhole made this statement on Saturday after casting his vote at Ward 10, Unit 01, Iyamho, in the Estako West Local Government Area.
In response to the claims, Oshiomhole said, “It is laughable when I hear this kind of allegation. You all have been monitoring the process. Have you seen any instance of money being shared?”
He emphasized that the large turnout of voters was due to the people’s desire for good governance, adding, “During our campaigns, people came out not because they expected handouts, but because of what I accomplished as governor.”
Currently serving as the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Oshiomhole confirmed that he had not received any reports of violence across the state. He expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the election and praised the elderly for their active participation.
“The elderly coming out to vote shows their commitment to securing a better future for their children,” he said.
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