Rivers Governor Declares Public Holiday, Restricts Movement Ahead of Local Elections

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared October 3 and 4, 2024, as public holidays in preparation for the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 5. In a state-wide broadcast, Fubara urged citizens to “come out en-masse” to vote and announced a total restriction on movement from midnight on October 4 to 5 p.m. […]