Supporters of former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, staged a protest on Saturday in Port Harcourt, urging the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to adhere to a recent High Court ruling regarding the ongoing local government (LG) elections.
The protest, which attracted a large crowd, was organized in response to what Wike’s supporters called irregularities in the electoral process.
The demonstrators, carrying placards with messages such as “Obey Court Order” and “No Justice, No Election,” expressed their frustration over the conduct of the elections and demanded that RSIEC suspend the polls and comply with the court’s decision.
A recent ruling by the Rivers State High Court reportedly ordered the suspension of the elections due to legal challenges regarding the process.
The court identified procedural flaws in the organization and scheduling of the elections, prompting Wike’s camp to demand a postponement.
However, RSIEC proceeded with the elections despite the ruling, resulting in protests from Wike’s supporters.
Below are more photos of the protesters:
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