Rivers Bye-Elections: Fubara Tells Voters Candidates to Support
- Governor Siminalayi Fubara urges voters to support All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in Rivers State bye-elections
- Election deemed a family affair; peace urged by the governor
- Police enforce movement restrictions in Ahoada East and Khana constituencies during elections
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Port-Harcourt, Rivers State - Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged voters to come out en masse to support the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) contesting for the two vacant seats in the State legislature.
The bye-elections are to fill vacant seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly in Ahoada East Constituency 2 and Khana Constituency 2.
Governor Fubara described the election on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as a family affair.
He called on all eligible voters in Ahoada East and Khana Local Government Areas of the state to participate actively in the bye-election.
As reported by The Punch, Fubara stated this in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Governor Fubara urged residents in areas where the elections will take place to remain peaceful and law-abiding throughout the exercise.
“Everybody should be law-abiding and avoid doing anything that will disturb the peace during the exercise.
“It is actually a family election, and there is no need for rancour and acrimony.”
Meanwhile, the state police command has ordered the restriction of movement in the two LGAs beginning from 1200 hours to 6pm on Saturday.
Police restrict movement in 2 Kano LGAs
Recall that an 18-hour movement restriction was imposed in two local government areas in Kano State ahead of the State Assembly by-elections on February 21, 2026.
Police enforce strict rules to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process, allowing only specific vehicles.
Loitering and displaying political party insignia are prohibited at polling units to prevent voter intimidation.
FCT election: Another candidate steps down for APC
Legit.ng also reported that AA chairmanship candidate, Godson Nemieboka, stepped down from the AMAC race and endorsed the APC contender in the FCT council elections.
Nemieboka, after consultations with party stakeholders, described his withdrawal as a strategic move to prevent political fragmentation.
APC chairmanship candidate Christopher Zakka received the backing of the AA candidate and his campaign structure.
Source: Legit.ng
