Current news in rivers state election

Rivers State is currently in the midst of a gubernatorial election, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducting the polls on March 18, 2023. Here are some of the current news and updates on the election:

  1. INEC declares election inconclusive: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Rivers State governorship election inconclusive, citing the cancellation of votes in 21 polling units due to violence and other irregularities. The commission has fixed March 27, 2023, for a supplementary election in the affected areas.
  2. PDP's Douye Diri leads APC's Tonye Cole: According to unofficial results, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Douye Diri, is leading the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Tonye Cole, by a margin of over 10,000 votes.
  3. Violence and irregularities mar election: The election was marred by reports of violence, ballot box snatching, and other irregularities in several parts of the state. The police and other security agencies were deployed to maintain order, but the situation remained tense in some areas.
  4. INEC officials attacked: In some cases, INEC officials were attacked and their materials seized by political thugs. The commission has promised to investigate the incidents and take appropriate action against those responsible.
  5. Supplementary election to be held: The INEC has announced that a supplementary election will be held in 21 polling units where voting was cancelled due to violence and other irregularities. The election will be conducted on March 27, 2023.
  6. PDP accuses APC of rigging: The PDP has accused the APC of attempting to rig the election, citing reports of vote-buying and other forms of electoral malpractice. The APC has denied the allegations, describing them as baseless and unfounded.
  7. Security agencies on high alert: The security agencies have been placed on high alert to prevent any further violence and ensure a peaceful conduct of the supplementary election.
  8. International observers express concern: International observers, including those from the European Union and the African Union, have expressed concern over the violence and irregularities that marred the election. They have called for a peaceful resolution of the crisis and a credible outcome.

These are some of the current news and updates on the Rivers State governorship election. The situation is still developing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.