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The Digest:

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has declared the successful completion of his presidential mandate following the historic conduct of local government elections across all 23 LGAs. Rooted in the Storm.

Key Points:
  • Administrator Ibas stated the elections marked the direct fulfillment of President Tinubu's March 18, 2025 directive
  • The mandate focused on stabilizing the state and restoring democratic governance at grassroots levels
  • RSIEC Chairman Dr. Mike Odey described the election as unprecedented in Nigerian electoral history
  • The electoral process was completed within 30 days, a record timeframe for Nigeria
  • The administrator praised the election as peaceful, credible, and transparent
  • The government will review the commission's report and issue a white paper subsequently
  • The achievement represents a significant milestone in Rivers State's political stabilization
The successful elections mark a critical step in Rivers State's return to full democratic governance after a period of federal administration.