APC Celebrates Sweeping Victory in Rivers LG Elections, Dismisses Atiku’s Allegations.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed its resounding success in the just-concluded local government elections in Rivers State, where the party clinched 20 out of 23 chairmanship seats.
In a statement issued on Monday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Chief Felix Morka, expressed deep appreciation to the people of Rivers State for what he described as overwhelming support for the party at the grassroots level.
Morka attributed the landslide victory to the growing confidence of the people in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and its Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that the result reflects strong public endorsement of the government's direction.
He also commended APC leaders, members, and supporters in the state for their dedication and hard work, which he said were instrumental in securing the party’s triumph.
The party further extended its gratitude to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) and security agencies for ensuring a peaceful, transparent, and orderly electoral process.
The APC urged the newly elected chairmen and local government officials to live up to the trust placed in them by the electorate by delivering effective and people-centered governance.
“Their mandate must be seen as a call to serve, and they must work diligently to meet the expectations of their constituents,” the statement added.
Reacting to criticisms from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the APC described his comments as “incendiary” and “highly irresponsible.”
Morka dismissed Atiku’s claims of electoral irregularities, describing them as a diversionary tactic aimed at deflecting attention from the poor performance of his party, which he mistakenly referred to as the African Democratic Congress (ADC)a party Atiku is not formally affiliated with.
“Atiku’s tirade is nothing more than a smokescreen to distract the public from yet another disappointing electoral outing, and a desperate attempt to stoke tension and provoke unrest over the outcome of the Rivers LG elections,” Morka stated.
The APC expressed confidence that the people of Rivers State would reject attempts to incite instability, characterizing Atiku’s remarks as reckless advice from a perennial presidential aspirant.
The party reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening democratic institutions at the grassroots and delivering governance that meets the aspirations of the people.
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