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The Digest:

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the Rivers State local government elections as "an awful absurdity" and a "travesty." Citing alleged manipulation by the ruling party, he urged all opposition parties to reject the results.

Key Points:

  • Former VP Atiku Abubakar has condemned the Rivers State local government elections.
  • He described the exercise as an "awful absurdity" and a "travesty."
  • Atiku called on all opposition parties to reject the outcome.
  • The APC was declared the winner in 20 of the 23 LGAs.
  • Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the PDP lost his own LGA to the APC.
  • Atiku accused the ruling APC of manipulating the electoral process for political advantage.
  • He called on the international community to take note of the development.
Atiku's strong condemnation of the Rivers LGA polls highlights the deep-seated issues surrounding local elections in Nigeria. His call to reject the results signals a continued challenge to the legitimacy of the outcome.

Sources: Vanguard News, Atiku's official X handle