(SINL NIGERIA) Following the Friday judgment of the Supreme Court which declared the local government election conducted in Rivers state on October 5, 2024 as invalid, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the people of the state that his administration will implement the apex court’s verdict after carefully reviewing its Certified True Copy (CTC).

Fubara, in a state broadcast on Sunday, revealed that he has met with his legal team, expected to obtain the CTC by Friday, March 7, 2025.

He emphasised that his government is committed to upholding constitutional principles and will act in accordance with the law.

Meanwhile, the governor has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) to take immediate control of the 23 local government councils across the state.

Fubara stated that the civil servants would oversee affairs until fresh elections are conducted by the State Electoral Commission.

He also instructed the outgoing chairmen to formally hand over to the HLGAs by Monday.