Free and Honest Local Government Elections Affirmed by Suspended Speaker Amaewhule
Rivers State Local Government Elections: Martin Amaewhule Praises Election Process
Martin Amaewhule, the suspended Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, has expressed his satisfaction with the local government elections held in the state. Amaewhule made his remarks after casting his vote at Unit 15, Ward 1, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
Amaewhule commended the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for the professionalism and orderly handling of the election. He noted that voting in his area began as early as 8:00 a.m., due to the proximity of RSIEC's headquarters to his ward and polling unit.
The governor of Rivers State during the reported local government elections in 2025 is Sim Fubara. He was supported by former governor Nyesom Wike and is associated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Amaewhule praised the residents of his ward and polling unit for their enthusiasm and peaceful conduct. He stated that, so far, the election in his area was moving on very smoothly. There was no fighting or ballot box snatching, and people were on the queue.
The people of Unit 15, Ward 1, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, according to Amaewhule, are very conscious of the importance of the election process. He did not make any statements about the importance of the election process to the people of his area.
Amaewhule did not comment on reports that some polling units across the state commenced late. He also did not repeat his previous praise for the RSIEC or mention any specific issues with the organization of the election.
However, Amaewhule did praise the election officials from the presiding officers to the assistant presiding officers. He expressed optimism that the final results of the local government elections in Rivers State would reflect the will of the electorate.
Amaewhule, in conclusion, described the local government elections in Rivers State as free, fair, and credible. No new facts were provided about the outcome of the elections.
