President Tinubu To End Emergency Rule In Rivers September 18, Says Nyesom Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has hinted that President Bola Tinubu will end the emergency rule in Rivers State by September 18, 2025.
...commends turnout in Rivers LG elections
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has hinted that President Bola Tinubu will end the emergency rule in Rivers State by September 18, 2025.
He spoke on Saturday after casting his vote at Polling Unit 007, Ward 9, Rumuepirikom Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government even as he expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the local government elections in Rivers State.
He also, commended Tinubu for ensuring that the polls were held in line with constitutional provisions, noting that the
elections were crucial for stabilising governance at the grassroots level, in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling that caretaker committees in local governments are unconstitutional.
elections were crucial for stabilising governance at the grassroots level, in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling that caretaker committees in local governments are unconstitutional.
His words, “Since the Supreme Court ruled against caretaker committees in LGAs, if there are no elected people, funds will not come from the Federation Account to the local government accounts.
“With the emergency rule expected to be lifted by September 18, and the governor and state House of Assembly restored, governance at the local level will be strengthened."
Wike further said that the successful conduct of the elections would enable local governments to receive direct funding and function effectively once the emergency rule was lifted.
On the outcome of the election, he commended both the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, for organising the elections as well as the residents for turning out in large numbers, particularly in city and rural areas.
Wike also, expressed optimism that by the end of the day, elected officials would emerge and be sworn in, restoring full recognition to local government authorities.
He dismissed concerns that the elections could be invalidated, adding that the process was now legally recognised and transparent.
“Today we are holding an election that is known to law; people are coming out to cast their votes for whoever they want to represent them at the local government.
“You can see the large turnout in my community (Rumuepirikom). I have also received reports that voters came out en masse in other areas, especially rural communities,” Wike further said.
Wike further said that the successful conduct of the elections would enable local governments to receive direct funding and function effectively once the emergency rule was lifted.
On the outcome of the election, he commended both the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, for organising the elections as well as the residents for turning out in large numbers, particularly in city and rural areas.
Wike also, expressed optimism that by the end of the day, elected officials would emerge and be sworn in, restoring full recognition to local government authorities.
He dismissed concerns that the elections could be invalidated, adding that the process was now legally recognised and transparent.
“Today we are holding an election that is known to law; people are coming out to cast their votes for whoever they want to represent them at the local government.
“You can see the large turnout in my community (Rumuepirikom). I have also received reports that voters came out en masse in other areas, especially rural communities,” Wike further said.
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