The Federal High Court has prohibited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from providing the voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024, in the state.
The court also prohibited the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Department of State Services (DSS) from offering security services.
Justice Peter Lifu while delivering verdict in a case filed by the All-Progressives Congress (APC). said the RSIEC breached the local government election conduct law by failing to issue the required 90-day notice prior to setting the election date.
Justice Peter Lifu also emphasized that the process of updating and revising the voters’ register must be completed prior to establishing a legally valid election date.
The judge consequently instructed the INEC to refrain from providing the certified voters’ register to the RSIEC until all legal requirements have been thoroughly met.
