Governor Sim Fubara,
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has scheduled fresh local government elections for Saturday, August 9, 2025, following the Supreme Court’s nullification of the previous polls.
RSIEC Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd.), announced the date on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt.
He explained that the decision aligns with last Friday’s Supreme Court ruling, which invalidated the October 5, 2024, local government elections conducted by the commission.
“In exercise of the powers conferred on the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission by Section 5 of the RSIEC Law No. 2 of 2018, and all other enabling provisions, the commission hereby provides guidelines for political parties, stipulating rules and procedures for electioneering campaigns,” Enebeli stated.
He further declared that the rescheduled elections would take place across all 23 local government areas of Rivers State.
The announcement comes amid heightened political tensions in the state, as the Supreme Court’s verdict effectively rendered the tenure of previously elected local government officials void.
Political stakeholders and parties are now expected to prepare for the fresh contest, which could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape.
