Rivers LG Poll: We’ll not go to court – Councillorship candidates declare

The Coalition of Councillorship Candidates in the recent 2024 local government elections in Rivers State says it will not contest the results of the elections held on October 5 in court.

The Chairman of the Forum and Accord Party councillorship candidate for Ward 1 in Emohua Local Government Area, Akwu Chilegide Jonathan, made this declaration during a press conference shortly after their meeting in Port Harcourt, the state capital on Saturday.

“We will not contest the election results in court to promote peace and collective development in Rivers State and support Governor Siminalayi Fubara at this time,” Jonathan disclosed.

Jonathan stressed the Coalition’s commitment to fostering peace and unity within the state even though the election outcomes were not favorable to them.

He reflected on the valuable lessons learned from their grassroots engagement with local communities, underscoring the importance of inclusive representation in governance, where every citizen has a voice regardless of political affiliation or background.

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The Coalition condemned recent acts of vandalism against local government offices, urging law enforcement agents to hold those responsible accountable.

The Coalition said it was ready to support Governor Siminalayi Fubara, calling on him to prioritize collaboration with them to address the needs of the state at the grassroots.

Also speaking, the Secretary of the Coalition, Cyril Nwaoma, echoed Jonathan’s sentiments.

Emphasizing that all candidates had invested significant time and energy into the elections, Nwaoma noted that they have built their organizational structures and are eager to work towards the good of the state.

The Coalition also appealed to the youth of Rivers State to refrain from unlawful actions and resist exploitation. They reiterated their commitment to maintaining their structure and using it to support Governor Fubara.

Nwaoma urged the governor to integrate the Coalition at the grass root level, highlighting the need for cooperation among candidates to ensure the collective growth and development of Rivers State.

Shortly after the elections, the Coalition of Chairmanship Candidates who contested the local government elections had also declared their support for Governor Fubara, for peace and unity in the state.