Since 2003, elections have never been peaceful in the oil-rich Rivers State. MUYIWA OYINLOLA in this report examines the politics that led to the suspension of the collation of result of the yet to be concluded governorship election in the state
Since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Tuesday, April 2 for the completion of the collation of the result of the governorship poll in the oil rich River state, the political parties in the state have not stopped attacking each other over the earlier suspension of the result.
Immediately the commission announced its decision to resume the collation, some political parties, particularly the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state received the news with joy and optimism, while the African Action Alliance (AAA), which enjoys the backing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that is not participating in the election expressed reservations.
This however, is not new to political watchers, both in the…
