Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged eligible voters in Ahoada East and Khana Local Government Areas to turn out in large numbers for the bye-elections scheduled for Saturday.
The elections are being conducted to fill vacant seats in Ahoada East Constituency 2 and Khana Constituency 2 in the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Speaking in Port Harcourt on Friday, the governor described the exercise as a “family affair” and appealed to residents to support the candidates of the All Progressives Congress in the two constituencies.
Fubara’s appeal was conveyed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, and made available to journalists.
He emphasized the need for peaceful participation, urging voters to conduct themselves responsibly before, during and after the polls.
“Everyone should remain law-abiding and avoid any action capable of disrupting the peace,” the governor said, adding that there was no reason for rancour or acrimony during what he termed a family election.
In a related development, the Rivers State Police Command announced a restriction of movement in Ahoada East and Khana LGAs from 12 noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday to ensure a smooth and secure electoral process.
