WorldStage Newsonline– The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed expresses appreciation to the people of Rivers State for their overwhelming support in Saturday’s Local Government Elections, with the party winning 20 out of the 23 contested chairmanship seats across the state.
In a statement signed by Mr. Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), he described the victory as yet another unmistakable indication of strong confidence of the people in the APC-led President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and its flagship Renewed Hope Agenda to continue to deliver transformative and people-oriented governance at all levels in our country.
Morka said: “We commend our Party leaders, members and supporters for working assiduously for this important victory.
“Our appreciation also goes to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), and security agencies for ensuring a peaceful, transparent and hitch-free election.
“We urge the newly elected local government officials to work even harder to deliver meaningful governance outcomes for the common good of all.
“Our great Party categorically rejects the incendiary and highly irresponsible allegations of foul play hurled by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the Rivers State local government elections.”
Morka said Atiku’s tirade is no more than a smokescreen meant to distract the public from another miserable no-show record of his African Democratic Congress (ADC), but an attempt to stoke tension and strife over the Rivers local government election.
“We trust Rivers people to reject Atiku’s incitement to strife and instability as an unwise counsel of a forlorn serial presidential contender.
“Again, our profuse gratitude remains with the Rivers state electorate for their highly valued support. Together, we will build a stronger, more united Rivers state that works for the good of all,” the APC Publicity further stated.
