In a significant turn of events, the Labour Party (LP) has officially dropped its petition challenging the election of Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, who ran under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) banner during the 2023 gubernatorial poll.
Beatrice Itubo, LP’s governorship candidate in the state, disclosed the withdrawal of the petition in an exclusive interview with Channels Television on Saturday.
Itubo not only conveyed the party’s decision to abandon the legal challenge but also pledged support for Governor Fubara’s administration, emphasizing a commitment to the progress of Rivers State.
The LP’s initial petition against Fubara’s victory had been dismissed by the Appeal Court sitting in Lagos, affirming the legitimacy of the PDP candidate’s election.
This development comes amid a broader political crisis in Rivers State, marked by tensions between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike.
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