Rivers State Local Government Elections Condemned by Atiku Abubakar

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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has heavily criticized the conduct of the local government elections in Rivers state, labeling it "shameful and shambolic". Atiku accused the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressive Congress (APC) of using the occupation government to achieve an inordinate political advantage in the 2027 elections. The elections, conducted on August 30 across 23 local government areas, 319 wards, and 6,866 polling units, saw APC emerge victorious in 20 out of the 23 LGAs, while PDP clinched only three seats.

Key Takeaways:

  • Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), condemned the local government elections in Rivers state as "shameful and shambolic".
  • Atiku accused the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressive Congress (APC) of using the occupation government to conduct the polls, which he described as "extraneous to Nigerian laws".
  • APC emerged victorious in 20 out of the 23 local government areas, while PDP clinched three seats in the elections conducted on August 30.
  • Atiku called on opposition parties in Rivers State to reject the polls on the premise that the occupation government conducting the exercise has no legitimacy.
  • Atiku shared his solidarity with the people of Rivers State, who he described as victims of "political brigandry" by a power cabal bent on overturning their democratic rights.

Statistics:

  • 23 local government areas participated in the elections.
  • 319 wards and 6,866 polling units were involved in the elections.
  • APC won 20 out of the 23 local government areas.
  • PDP clinched three seats in the same elections.
  • The local government elections were conducted under an appointed sole administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas.

Sources:

  • "Rivers State Local Government Elections: Atiku Abubakar Calls for Rejection" (Social Media Platforms)
  • Source 2: N/A