Tension mounts in rivers state for re run elections
It seems like you're referring to the recent re-run elections in Rivers State, Nigeria. Tension is indeed mounting in the state as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares to conduct the re-run elections.
For those who may not be aware, the re-run elections were ordered by the Supreme Court to fill the vacant seats in the state's National Assembly and State House of Assembly. The elections were initially scheduled for March 19, but were postponed due to security concerns and logistical issues.
The re-run elections are expected to take place on March 27, and the stakes are high. The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are the main contenders, and both parties are eager to win the elections to gain control of the state.
However, the re-run elections have been marred by controversy and tension. There have been reports of political violence, intimidation, and vote-buying, which have raised concerns about the credibility of the elections.
The APC has accused the PDP of planning to rig the elections, while the PDP has accused the APC of trying to intimidate its supporters. The situation has become so tense that the Nigerian military has been deployed to the state to maintain peace and order.
The international community, including the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, have also expressed concerns about the situation in Rivers State and have called for peaceful and credible elections.
In the midst of all this tension, it's crucial that the people of Rivers State remain calm and peaceful, and that the electoral process is conducted in a free and fair manner. The outcome of the re-run elections will have significant implications for the state and the country as a whole, and it's essential that the process is transparent and credible.
What do you think about the situation in Rivers State? Do you think the re-run elections will be peaceful and credible?