The Coalition of Councillorship Candidates for the 2024 local government elections in Rivers State has announced that it will not contest the election results held on October 5 in court.

Akwu Chilegide Jonathan, the Chairman of the Forum and Accord Party Councillorship Candidate for Ward 1 in Emohua Local Government Area, made this declaration during a press conference shortly after their meeting in Port Harcourt on Saturday.

“We will not contest the election results in court to promote peace and collective development in Rivers State and support Governor Siminalayi Fubara at this time,” Jonathan disclosed.

While acknowledging that the election outcomes were not favourable to them, Jonathan stressed the coalition’s commitment to fostering peace and unity within the state.

He reflected on the valuable lessons learned from their grassroots engagement with local communities, underscoring the importance of inclusive representation in governance, where every citizen has a voice regardless of political affiliation or background.

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The coalition condemned recent acts of vandalism against local government offices, urging law enforcement agents to hold those responsible accountable. Jonathan further expressed the Coalition’s readiness to support Governor Siminalayi Fubara, calling on him to prioritise collaboration with them to address the needs of the state at the grassroots.

Cyril Nwaoma, the Secretary of the Coalition, echoed Jonathan’s sentiments. He stressed that all candidates had invested significant time and energy into the elections and had built their organisational structures, eager for these structures to work towards the good of the state.

The Coalition also appealed to the youth of Rivers State to refrain from unlawful actions and resist exploitation. They reiterated their commitment to maintaining their structure and using it to support Governor Fubara. Nwaoma urged the governor to integrate the Coalition at the grassroots level, highlighting the need for cooperation among candidates to ensure the collective growth and development of Rivers State.

Shortly after the elections, the Coalition of Chairmanship Candidates who contested the local government elections had also declared their support for Governor Fubara for peace and unity in the state.