The Caretaker Committee Chairman of Port Harcourt LGA and Chairmanship candidate of the Action People’s Party (APP) expressed satisfaction with the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) after casting his vote. He praised the smooth and organized voting process at Ward 18, units 14 and 15. His commendation of RSIEC signals confidence in the electoral body’s conduct during the local government elections, reinforcing hopes for a credible and transparent outcome.

In the lead-up to the highly anticipated local government elections in Rivers State, reports have emerged of an explosion at the APC secretariat. The incident is raising concerns about potential disruptions to the electoral process, sparking fears about voter safety and election security. Details of the cause of the explosion and any casualties remain unclear, but it has certainly heightened tensions ahead of the polls.

Chief Chuks Iloegbunam, former  Chief of Staff  to Governor  Peter  Obi, revealed  that  the  January 1966  coup  was  primarily   executed to  prevent  a coup  planned  by  Northern  officers. Iloegbunam’s perspective  adds  depth  to  the  historical  narrative, suggesting that the motivation was to preempt  a power shift that could destabilize the nation. This assertion challenges the commonly held view of the 1966 coup as a purely Igbo-led uprising, proposing instead that it was a defensive measure to maintain stability in Nigeria.