Rivers Police Denies Sealing RSIEC Office Amidst Election Controversy

Port Harcourt, Nigeria (TheGavel) – The Rivers State Police Command has vehemently denied claims that its officers sealed off the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). These reports emerged following a Federal High Court order halting the local government council elections scheduled for October 5.

SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s spokesperson, clarified that police officers were stationed at the RSIEC office to ensure the safety of the premises amidst the ongoing nationwide protests in the state capital. She emphasized that the police presence was purely for security purposes and did not involve any interference with the electoral process.

“The police presence at the facility is strictly for security purposes and not to interfere with the electoral process,” Iringe-Koko stated.

The police spokesperson also refuted allegations that officers assaulted protesters during the #FearInOctober march in the state.

Despite the Federal High Court’s ruling halting the elections, the RSIEC has expressed its determination to proceed with the local government polls on Saturday. RSIEC Chairman, retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli, cited a ruling from the State High Court that mandates the commission to continue with the elections.(NAN)

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