Supreme Court Declares Rivers State Local Government Election Invalid

The Supreme Court has nullified the local government election conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on October 5, 2024.

Delivering the judgment, Justice Jamilu Tukur ruled that the election was invalid due to gross violations of the Electoral Act.

Justice Tukur stated that RSIEC’s actions were void as the commission failed to comply with electoral guidelines, particularly by continuing voter registration after announcing the election date.

The court further held that the processes leading to the election were unlawfully shortened, violating Section 150 of the Electoral Act.