The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has praised the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday, which nullified the recent local government elections in Rivers State and affirmed the legitimacy of the 27-member Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule.
The New Daily Prime reported Justice Jamilu Tukur ruled that Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, failed to adhere to due process, including continuing voter registration even after announcing the election date.
The court deemed the entire process invalid due to substantial non-compliance with electoral guidelines.
Addressing journalists in Abuja after the ruling, Wike stated that the judgment had put an end to what he described as lawlessness in the state.
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The former Rivers governor also criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who leads the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, accusing them of backing illegality in Rivers.
Wike maintained that Governor Siminalayi Fubara must adhere to the Supreme Court’s decision, emphasising that it is the highest legal authority on the matter.
This ruling represents a significant shift in the state’s ongoing political turmoil, solidifying the standing of the Amaewhule-led Assembly while overturning the disputed local government polls.
