By: Pioneer News Online
The atmosphere in Rivers State is charged with anticipation as voters throng polling units to decide the fate of their local government leadership in fresh elections across the oil-rich state.
Saturday’s polls come just months after the Supreme Court nullified the last council elections, throwing open the political turf and setting the stage for what many analysts describe as a decisive moment for grassroots democracy in Rivers.
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) confirmed that sensitive and non-sensitive materials have been fully distributed across all 23 local government areas. In line with standard security protocols, the government has imposed a restriction of movement from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm to ensure a hitch-free process.
Security presence remains visibly heavy, particularly around flashpoints in Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor LGAs, as law enforcement agencies move to enforce the restrictions and maintain calm.
Pioneer News Online will bring you minute-by-minute coverage of events as they unfold across the state. Stay with us for real-time updates on the polls, from voter turnout to incidents on the ground.
LIVE UPDATES – RIVERS LG POLLS 2025
9:20 am – Heavy Security Along East-West Road
Police operatives are strictly enforcing the movement curfew along the East-West Road by Choba Area Command. Roadblocks and stop-and-search operations are ongoing to restrict unauthorized movement.
9:18 am – Distribution of Materials in Port Harcourt LGA
Distribution of non-sensitive materials to all polling units in Ward 17, Port Harcourt LGA, is in progress at Elekahia Primary School.
8:52 am – Obio/Akpor: Youths Turn Polling Day Into Football Match
Despite movement restrictions, groups of youths were spotted playing street football in the Akpajo axis of Obio/Akpor LGA, drawing the attention of onlookers.
8:50 am – Football Fever on Elekahia Road
In Port Harcourt LGA, Elekahia Road was temporarily transformed into a football field as some young residents seized the quiet streets for a game.
8:30 am – Voting Already Underway
Chairman of RSIEC, Michael Odey, confirmed that voting has commenced in several polling units across the state, noting that reports from field officers indicate an early start in many LGAs.
Stay tuned with Pioneer News Online as we deliver the latest updates, voter experiences, and official reports from the Rivers LG polls.
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