Late arrival of materials, low voter turnout mar Rivers LG election

Late arrival of election materials and low voter turnout delayed the commencement of the local government elections in Woji Ward 6, Obio/Akpor area of Rivers State on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

As of 10:12 a.m., election materials were yet to arrive at several polling units in the ward.

Polling units affected include Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 15, 29 and 30, where accreditation had not commenced and only a few voters were seen waiting to cast their ballots.

Some voters and party agents were seen discussing the situation while awaiting the arrival of materials.

There was no visible presence of security personnel at the polling units.

A voter at Polling Unit 29, Kingsley Amadi, said he arrived early but was still waiting for election materials.

Amadi, however, expressed optimism for a smooth and transparent process despite the delay and attributed the low turnout to the political crisis that preceded the election.

Another voter, who simply identified herself as Oroma, said she was confident that the process would reflect the will of the people.

The chairmanship and councillorship election is being conducted across the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State.