1 week Ago By Boma Achenimie
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral, Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), has appointed Dr Michael Ekpai Odey as the new Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). The announcement was made in a press statement issued on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof.
Ibibia Lucky Worika. According to the statement, Ibas also announced the reconstitution of the entire RSIEC board, a move that comes amid heightened political tensions and legal battles within the state’s political landscape. READ ALSO: The newly appointed RSIEC members are; Dr.
Michael Ekpai Odey – Chairman Mr. Lezaasi Lenee Torbira – Member Professor (Dr.) Arthur Nwafor – Member Professor Godfrey Woke Mbgudiogha – Member Professor (Dame) Joyce Akaninwor – Member Dr.
(Mrs.) Olive A. Bruce – Member Professor Chidi Halliday – Member The appointments are expected to start preparations for the forthcoming Local Government elections in the state, which have become a contentious issue between rival political factions loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Observers say the reconstitution of RSIEC may further deepen the ongoing power tussle, as the legitimacy of new political structures continues to face legal scrutiny. As of press time, no date has been fixed for Local Government elections, but political analysts believe the new RSIEC board could fast-track the process in the coming weeks..
