The Supreme Court of Nigeria has nullified the local government election held in Rivers State on October 5, 2024, citing violations of the Electoral Act 2024.
The apex court’s unanimous decision was delivered by a five-member panel, which upheld the appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The court ruled that the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) failed to meet the necessary legal conditions before conducting the poll.
Specifically, the commission did not complete voter registration at least 90 days before the election, nor did it properly issue the required notices.
Justice Jamilu Tukur, who delivered the lead judgment, emphasized that the election was void due to gross violations of the Electoral Act.
This decision effectively overturns the outcome of the local government elections in Rivers State.
