Rivers LG polls: APC denies candidates

The National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Victor Gideon, has disowned party members claiming to be candidates for the upcoming Rivers State local government elections scheduled for October 5th, 2024.

Gideon reaffirmed that the APC will not participate in what he described as a “sham” election, a decision prompted by a substantive court judgment.

He urged the public to disregard anyone claiming to be APC candidates.

The National Vice Chairman also dismissed reports of factionalism within the APC in Rivers State, asserting that the national leadership only recognizes Tony Okocha.

He cited provisions in the party’s constitution that prevent courts from interfering in the activities of political parties while allowing them to appoint individuals to manage party affairs.

Gideon stated that the APC is not afraid to contest elections conducted within the law and called on Rivers residents to refrain from participating in Saturday’s local government poll, reiterating that the party will not be involved.

The Chairman of the APC in Rivers State, Emeka Beke, had on Wednesday presented flags to twenty-one chairmanship candidates for the local government council elections.

Rivers LG polls: APC denies candidates