The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has come out to debunk the claim by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that it did not release voters register to RSIEC, saying the state body has the documents with video evidence.
RSIEC has made it clear thus: “There’s no stopping the local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024. According to RSIEC Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, the Supreme Court’s recent ruling mandates democratically elected local government councils across all states, and Rivers State is no exception.
“This decision is not only a constitutional requirement but also a necessary step towards ensuring the people’s voices were heard. The elections will be conducted in full compliance with the Rivers State Electoral Commission Law, which stipulates that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must provide the voters’ register to RSIEC.
“Section 60, subsection 2 of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Law of 2018 explicitly states that no court proceedings can restrain the conduct of primaries or elections. This clarity is crucial in preventing any potential legal hurdles.”