The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has reaffirmed that the Local Government Council elections scheduled for October 5, 2024, will proceed as planned, despite rumors suggesting court litigations might halt the process. Tobins Tamunotonye, RSIEC's Commissioner for Public Affairs and Civic Education, clarified that no court orders have been issued to stop the elections. He confirmed that 17 out of 19 political parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), have successfully presented candidates for the elections, with the commission being 90% prepared.
Additionally, it was noted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has chosen not to participate in the upcoming L.G.A. polls, being the only party yet to present candidates.