Democratic governance restored in Rivers State, says administrator
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd.), has declared that he has fulfilled the mandate given to him by President Bola Tinubu to restore democratic governance in the state.
Ibas made the announcement at Government House, Port Harcourt, during the formal presentation of the report on the recently concluded local government elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC).
The administrator recalled that President Tinubu had directed him on March 18, 2025, to stabilize Rivers State, revive its institutions, and return it to full democratic governance at the grassroots level.
He said the successful conduct of elections and the swearing-in of elected chairmen and councillors across all 23 local government areas marked the achievement of that mandate.
Ibas commended RSIEC for conducting a credible and transparent election, noting that the process was free of harassment and allowed voters to freely express their choices.
RSIEC Chairman Dr. Mike Odey described the election as a historic achievement, highlighting that it was organized, coordinated, and completed within just 30 days—a record in Nigerian electoral history.
The administrator assured that the government would review the RSIEC report and issue a white paper with recommendations to strengthen future elections in Rivers State.
He also thanked his team, security agencies, and state officials for their collective effort in delivering a successful and peaceful electoral process.
