Furore over Rivers LG polls as group threatens legal action

A fresh political row is brewing in Rivers State following the announcement of August 30 for the local council elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC).

Ann Godwin (Port Harcourt) and Adamu Abuh (Abuja)

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