Rivers By-Election: Gokhana Stakeholders Back Olaka Nwogu, Mobilise Voters

 

Ahead of Saturday’s Rivers South-East by-election, stakeholders in Gokhana, Rivers State, have intensified efforts to mobilise voters, urging residents to turn out in large numbers and support the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Olaka Nwogu.

They made the call during a stakeholders’ forum convened by the Rebuild Coalition, a non-partisan political association led in Rivers State by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

The meeting, held at Alipin Hill in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area, attracted political leaders, community stakeholders, youth, and women representatives from across the Ogoni axis.

The forum reaffirmed the coalition’s decision to adopt Olaka Nwogu as its preferred candidate for the by-election, with speakers describing the election as a crucial opportunity for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District to secure effective representation in the National Assembly.

Speaking at the gathering, former Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Kenneth Kobani, expressed confidence in the ability of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to conduct a credible election.

According to Kobani, available indications suggest that the electoral process would be free, fair, and peaceful, assuring voters that adequate measures have been put in place to guarantee the security of lives and property during the poll.

He urged eligible voters across Ogoni communities and the wider Rivers South-East Senatorial District to come out en masse and exercise their civic responsibility, stressing that active participation would strengthen democracy and ensure that the people’s mandate is reflected at the polls.

Kobani said the Rebuild Coalition’s endorsement of Olaka Nwogu followed extensive consultations and a careful assessment of the candidate’s track record, competence, and capacity to effectively represent the interests of the district.

Describing Nwogu as the most qualified candidate in the race, the former minister appealed to residents to unite behind the PDP flag bearer, noting that his election would provide a strong voice for the district in the Senate.

He further called on voters to remain peaceful before, during, and after the election, while encouraging them to resist any attempt to undermine the democratic process.

The Rivers South-East Senatorial by-election is expected to be keenly contested by candidates from various political parties, with stakeholders expressing optimism that the exercise will further deepen democratic participation in the district.

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