As part of fallouts of the recent Supreme Court judgment that nullified the October 5, 2024 local government elections in Rivers State, the State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has indicated its readiness to commence processes leading to a repeat of the local government elections.

RSIEC gave this indication today in a statement signed by its Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (Rtd), stating that this is in compliance with the outcome of the Supreme Court’s verdict.

Enebeli announced that a general stakeholders meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2025 by 2pm at the Commission’s headquarter in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

He explained this is with a view to unveiling the timetable and guidelines for the 2025 local government elections in the State.

The State’s Chief Electoral Commissioner further informed that stakeholders expected at the meeting include leaders of registered political parties, traditional rulers, security agencies, religious organizations, media representatives, professional organizations, civil society groups, NGOs, community-based groups, and the electorate.

He stressed that meeting aims at fostering engagements that will set the stage for the upcoming local government elections across Rivers State.