BREAKING: Court bars INEC from releasing voters’ register to Rivers electoral commission ahead of October 5 polls
An Abuja-based court has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the 2023 voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) ahead of the October 5, 2024, local government election in the State.
This followed an order of a high court in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, has ordered RSIEC to conduct the forthcoming local government elections in the state, using the 2023 voters’ register.
Justice I. Igwe of High Court gave the order on September 4, 2024 in a case instituted by the Action People’s Party (APP) against the State Electoral umpire, the Rivers State Government and the Governor of Rivers State.
Join Our WhatsApp Group
Don’t miss out on any real-time information. Join our WhatsApp group to stay updated.
In the suit marked PHC/2696/CS/2024, filed by Action Peoples Party (APP) against RSIEC, the Rivers State Government, and the Governor of Rivers State, the court emphasized the importance of conducting elections within three months to fill vacant council positions, as mandated by the Supreme Court.
The court declared that the Rivers State Government and Governor are bound by Section 7, subsection 1 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) 1999, as amended, to ensure that local government councils are run by democratically elected officials.
Additionally, the court ordered the Police, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Army, and other security agencies to provide adequate security during and after the polls to prevent security breaches.
This development comes amid controversy surrounding the elections, with some parties questioning the legitimacy of the process.
However, RSIEC Chairman, Retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli, had reassured stakeholders that the commission is prepared to conduct the elections as scheduled, citing Section 60, Subsection 2 of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission Law of 2018.
Developing Story, more details will be shared on the Intel Region WhatsApp group as soon as possible.
Intel Region News is on WhatsApp!
Share News with us via Email: intelregion.com@gmail.com
Join Our Social Media Channels:
- WhatsApp: iR News Room
- Facebook: News Region
- Twitter: @intelregion
- Instagram: @intelregion
- Telegram: iR News Room
Disclaimer: The information contained in this content is for general purpose only and is generated from different sources other than MenBills Colony. Kindly report any fake news or false statement to support@menbills.com.ng
Ishiro
on ‘My wife was pregnant for another man inside marriage’
23-06-2024 11:38:24am
Ishiro
on ‘My wife was pregnant for another man inside marriage’
23-06-2024 11:38:14am
Oladunni
on ‘My wife was pregnant for another man inside marriage’
22-06-2024 04:19:58pm
Candy100
on Man who made allegations against E-Money and late Junior Pope’s wife publicly apologizes
22-06-2024 08:02:49am