Despite disagreeing with the verdict, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has pledged to implement the Supreme Court’s ruling that nullified the local government elections held in October 2024.
In a statewide broadcast on Sunday, Fubara directed the Heads of Local Government Administration to take over the administration of the 23 local government areas.
He instructed outgoing local government chairmen to formally hand over power to the Heads of Local Government Administration by Monday, March 3, 2025.
The Supreme Court’s ruling, delivered on February 28, 2025, declared the local government elections invalid due to significant violations of the Electoral Act.
The court found that the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission failed to comply with electoral guidelines.
Fubara assured citizens that his administration would study the implications of the Supreme Court’s judgment and implement them without reservations to move the state forward.
He urged citizens to remain calm and continue with their daily activities.
