APC Hails Rivers People For Electing 20 Party’s Candidates As LG Chairmen

All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed appreciation to the people of Rivers State for their overwhelming support in last Saturday’s local government elections in which the party’s candidates won 20 of the 23 chairmanship seats.

APC mational publicity, Felix Morka in a statement yesterday said, the victory is a yet another indication of strong confidence of the people in the President Bola Tinubu’s administration to continue to deliver transformative and people-oriented governance at all levels in the country.

Morka commended party leaders, members and supporters for working assiduously for the 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.

“We urge 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 stated.