APC commends people of Rivers for LG election victories… dismisses Atiku’s allegations

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja-

All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed its profound appreciation to the good people of Rivers State for their overwhelming support in Saturday’s Local Government Elections, with the ruling party winning 20 out of the 23 contested chairmanship seats across the state.

APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, stated this in statement issued on Monday in Abuja.

Mr. Morka said the victory is yet another unmistakable indication of strong confidence of the people in the APC-led President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and its flagship Renewed Hope Agenda to continue to deliver transformative and people-oriented governance at all levels in our country.

“We commend our Party leaders, members and supporters for working assiduously for this important victory.

“Our appreciation also goes to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), and security agencies for ensuring a peaceful, transparent and hitch-free election”, he said.

He therefore urged the newly elected local government officials to work even harder to deliver meaningful governance outcomes for the common good of all.

“Our great Party categorically rejects the incendiary and highly irresponsible allegations of foul play hurled by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the Rivers State local government elections.

“Atiku’s tirade is no more than a smokescreen meant to distract the public from another miserable no-show record of his African Democratic Congress (ADC), and an attempt to stoke tension and strife over the Rivers local government election.

“We trust Rivers people to reject Atiku’s incitement to strife and instability as an unwise counsel of a forlorn serial presidential contender.

“Again, our profuse gratitude remains with the Rivers state electorate for their highly valued support. Together, we will build a stronger, more united Rivers state that works for the good of all”, he said.