JUST IN: Rivers assembly summons RSIEC chairman over 2024 LG poll
The Rivers State House of Assembly has summoned the chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd.), to appear before it within 48 hours to address concerns about the 2024 local government elections.
The assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, warned that failure to comply would result in an arrest warrant for Enebeli.
The House also resolved to formally request Governor Siminalayi Fubara to submit the names of commissioners not screened by the Assembly. This development follows RSIEC’s announcement on Wednesday of 9 August 2025 as the date for fresh local government council elections in the state.
Justice Enebeli made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting and the unveiling of the 2025 election timetable. He reiterated RSIEC’s commitment to a fair, credible, and impartial election, urging political parties to adhere to the guidelines.
The Supreme Court had earlier on Friday nullified the October 5, 2024, local government elections, citing a violation of Section 150 of the Electoral Act. The court’s decision led to the dismissal of the 23 Local Government Area chairmen elected in that process.
