Rivers LG Polls: Voters Accuse Police Of Disrupting Results Collation In Port Harcourt

The ongoing local government elections in Rivers State have been marred by minor disruptions, particularly at the ward 19 collation centre in the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area.

Voters reported that police officers arrived at the scene, allegedly shooting and deploying teargas to disperse the crowd. Eyewitness accounts described a chaotic scene, with ballot papers littered at the entrance of the collation centre, indicating a disturbance during the electoral process.

Some voters, speaking with Channels Television, claimed that the voting process had already concluded and counting was underway before the disruption occurred. The sudden intervention of the police sparked confusion and concern among those present at the centre.

As the platform arrived, there was no police presence to provide an account of the incident or clarify the reasons behind the intervention.

However, the Rivers State Police Command has assured the public that an official statement regarding the events will be released soon.

The disruptions have raised questions about the integrity of the electoral process in Rivers State, with residents anxiously awaiting further details on the situation.

As the local government elections continue, the response from law enforcement and electoral authorities will be crucial in addressing the concerns of voters and ensuring a fair electoral outcome.