Atiku Abubakar praised the people of Rivers State for the successful local government elections.
Last Saturday, October 5, 2024, people from the 23 local government areas of the oil-rich state came out to vote for their chairman and councilors.
The election was filled with controversy because some politicians, like Nyesom Wike, and members of PDP and APC were not in agreements.
Anyways, the exercise went ahead as planned despite multiple attempts to stop it, and the Action Peoples Party (APP) ended up winning almost all the chairmanship seats.
Atiku said in a statement on Sunday, October 6, 2024 that the people showed they’re not afraid of political oppression or self-serving godfathers.
The PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election also gave a shoutout to Governor Siminalayi Fubara for standing strong in the face of challenges to protect the local government elections.
“With the conclusion of the local government election in Rivers State, the shadows of political intimidation and judicial chicanery have dissipated, paving the way for the noble pursuit of governance to commence in the State.
“From the bustling heart of Port Harcourt to the tranquil shores of Onne, the populace has spoken in harmonious unison, affirming that nothing can better democracy.
“As prophesied, it has now been revealed that the citizens of Rivers are astute and resolute, unwavering in their rejection of any form of political oppression, harassment, or the machinations of self-serving godfathers.
“As I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected local government leaders, I urge them to wear the welfare of the people as their foremost badge of honour and shun tyranny and delusional ambition in their political endeavours.
“Moreover, I commend the resilient people of Rivers State for their steadfastness in the face of adversity, courageously ensuring that yesterday’s election unfolded with peace and integrity.
“I must also applaud Governor Fubara for his unwavering commitment to the people’s interests, safeguarding the sanctity of the local government elections even amidst provocative challenges.
“In the grand tapestry of this election, it is ultimately the people who emerge victorious, their sacred right to choose their leaders firmly upheld within the framework of our democratic process,” his statement read