The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed alarm over the Rivers State Police's decision to withdraw security from the upcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday, citing a court order. This move raises concerns about potential violence and disruptions during the polls.
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The judgement was in a suit filed by the All Progressives Congress , which challenged the legitimacy of the election process. Mr Osigwe argued that such an abdication of responsibility could create an environment conducive to lawlessness, undermining the integrity of the electoral process. PREMIUM TIMES had reported that Governor Fubara declared that the citizens of Rivers State would take it upon themselves to protect their voting rights.He criticised the conflicting court orders issued by both the Rivers State High Court and the Federal High Court in Abuja, which have created uncertainty regarding the elections.
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