Supreme Court cancels Rivers LG Election, says it violates Laws

By emmanuel MALAGU

Recently Sworn-in Rivers LG Chairmen

The Supreme Court on Friday, nullified the Local Government Election in Rivers, which was conducted on October 5, 2024.

A Five-Member Panel of the Apex Court unanimously held that the Election was conducted in violation of relevant Laws.

Justice Jamilu Tukur, in the Lead Judgment, agreed with the Appellant, the All Progressives Congress (APC), that Conditions Precedent were not complied with before the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) held the Election.

Justice Tukur held that there was no Evidence that the Voters’ Registration continued until 90 days before the Election and that the Requisite Notices were issued as required by Law.

 

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The Supreme Court on Friday, nullified the Local Government Election in Rivers, which was conducted on October 5, 2024.

A Five-Member Panel of the Apex Court unanimously held that the Election was conducted in violation of relevant Laws.

Justice Jamilu Tukur, in the Lead Judgment, agreed with the Appellant, the All Progressives Congress (APC), that Conditions Precedent were not complied with before the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) held the Election.

Justice Tukur held that there was no Evidence that the Voters’ Registration continued until 90 days before the Election and that the Requisite Notices were issued as required by Law.

 

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