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Rivers State Electoral Body Fixes October 5 For Local Govt Elections Amid Political Crisis
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has announced October 5, 2024, as the date for the conduct of local government elections across the state. The announcement comes amid a leadership crisis in the councils, with a contested extension of the tenure of council chairpersons, vice chairpersons, and councilors.
The Rivers State government has appointed new caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas, following the expiration of the previous chairmen’s tenures.
However, this move has been met with violence, resulting in three deaths, including a police officer. The police have blockaded council premises across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) to maintain public safety and prevent further escalation. The Rivers State Assembly passed the Local Government Amendment Bill into law, which would have granted the Assembly the power to extend the tenure of council chairpersons, vice chairpersons, and councilors if elections couldn’t be held before the end of their three-year term.
However, the court struck down the amended law, and an appeal was filed. RSIEC chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), announced the election date during a stakeholders meeting in Port Harcourt, emphasizing that the commission is determined to conduct free, fair, and credible elections in the 23 local councils. He urged political parties to play by the rules and guidelines, ensuring a hitch-free process.
Stakeholders at the meeting encouraged the commission to ensure a level playing ground for all political parties, with the Nigerian Bar Association, Port Harcourt Branch, expressing its readiness to partner with RSIEC to ensure a successful local government election.
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has scheduled local government elections for October 5, 2024. The announcement comes amid a leadership crisis in the councils, with a contested extension of the tenure of council chairpersons, vice chairpersons, and councilors. RSIEC chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), announced the election date during a stakeholders meeting in Port Harcourt, emphasizing that the commission is determined to conduct free, fair, and credible elections in the 23 local councils
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Diaspora Watch – Vol. 92
The management of Diaspora Watch Newspaper proudly announces the release of the 92nd edition of the newspaper, a compelling and globally engaging publication that captures the defining political, diplomatic, economic, cultural, and entertainment developments shaping conversations across continents.
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Diaspora Watch – Vol. 91
Diaspora Watch Newspaper Releases it’s 91st Edition.
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Leading this edition is a major diplomatic spotlight: “Trump Hosts King Charles, Queen Camilla at White House, Hails ‘Unbreakable’ US-UK Ties.” The story examines renewed transatlantic relations and the strategic implications of high-level engagements between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Also featured prominently is Nigeria’s strong diplomatic response to rising tensions in Southern Africa, as the Government summons South Africa’s envoy over reported attacks on its citizens. This development underscores ongoing concerns about the safety and welfare of Nigerians in the diaspora.
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On the economic and developmental front, Caribbean leaders take decisive steps toward reducing import dependence through a new food security framework under CARICOM, while the Santa Marta Summit provides fresh momentum for a global transition away from fossil fuels.
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Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East deepen as the United Arab Emirates issues a stern warning on Iran’s reliability in managing the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting concerns over global energy security amid escalating US–Tehran relations.
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