Governor Fubara Foils Attempt by Nigerian Police to seize Electoral materials in Rivers State

Governor Fubara Foils Attempt by Nigerian Police to seize Electoral materials in Rivers State

 ... _Fubara maintains that election must proceed_ 

4th October, 2024

Martins Kenneth

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has thwarted an alleged plot by men in police uniform to break into the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) and seize sensitive materials for Saturday's local government elections.

 Governor Fubara swiftly assembled a rescue team, including lawmakers and officials, to secure the facility. 

The intruders, believed to be acting on orders from the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), tried to seize sensitive materials meant for Saturday’s local government elections.

The officers reportedly arrived at the RSIEC facility around 1 a.m., attempting to breach the gates and access the strong room containing crucial election materials. However, alert security personnel at the scene quickly raised the alarm, prompting swift action from RSIEC staff, who notified Governor Fubara.

The governor, wasting no time, assembled a high-powered rescue team that included lawmakers from both the National and State Assemblies, top government officials, and political stakeholders. The team rushed to the RSIEC headquarters on Aba Road to confront the situation.

Addressing reporters outside the RSIEC office, Governor Fubara condemned the actions of the rogue officers, accusing the Inspector-General of overstepping his authority, possibly due to political connections in Abuja. He emphasized that local government elections fall under the jurisdiction of the state and should remain free from federal interference.