PDP Candidate Praises Voter Turnout in Rivers By-Election

Olaka Nwogu, the People Democratic Party candidate for the Rivers South East senatorial seat, described the voter turnout in the recent by-election as impressive. Speaking to newsmen after casting his vote in Alesa Elem Local Government Area, Nwogu stated that the turnout was a clear indication of the people's support and acceptance of the electoral process.

He called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to avoid over-reliance on technology for conducting elections, raising concerns about the functionality of the bimodal voter accreditation system (BVAS). Nwogu urged INEC to take measures to prevent any challenges that could lead to the disenfranchisement of voters, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that all eligible voters can participate in the electoral process.

This by-election was necessitated by the death of former Senator Barinada Mpigi, who previously represented the Rivers South East district.