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Electoral Chairman Faces Arrest Amid Election Controversy
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued an arrest warrant for Justice Adolphus Enebeli (Rtd), Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). This action follows Enebeli’s failure to appear before the Assembly after a 72-hour ultimatum, during which he was expected to address concerns regarding the annulled October 5, 2024, local government elections.
The Supreme Court had previously voided the 2024 elections due to irregularities and mandated a fresh poll, now scheduled for August 9, 2025. In response, the RSIEC announced the new election date, but the Assembly sought clarification on the conduct of the annulled elections.
Speaker Martins Amaewhule led the Assembly in summoning Enebeli to provide explanations. The Assembly’s decision to issue an arrest warrant underscores the escalating tensions between the legislative body and the electoral commission over the management of local government elections in the state.