Nigeria: LG election sets tone for smooth return of democracy to Rivers — Wike

The successful conduct of the local government election in Rivers State will set the tone for the smooth return of democratic governance in the state on September 18, when the six-month emergency rule is expected to end.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, gave this indication in Port Harcourt on Saturday after casting his vote at Ward 9, Unit 7, Rumuepirikom, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, during the election held to restore democratic governance at the third…