Appeal Court Reverses Halt on Rivers State LG Elections: What It Means

Federal High Court’s Block on Rivers LG Polls Overturned by Appeal Court

The Court of Appeal has overturned a Federal High Court judgment that sought to halt the conduct of local government elections in Rivers State.

The appellate court’s decision effectively paves the way for the elections to proceed as planned.

The Federal High Court’s earlier ruling had been based on claims questioning the legality of the election process, including alleged irregularities in the preparation and timeline.

However, the Appeal Court ruled that the objections raised were not sufficient to prevent the elections, emphasizing the importance of upholding democratic processes.

This ruling has been welcomed by the Rivers State government and electoral commission, as it clears the path for local governments to be democratically constituted.

Stakeholders have been urged to support a peaceful and credible electoral process.