APC mocks Atiku over ADC’s ‘no-show record’ at Rivers council polls

In a statement on Monday, Felix Morka, APC national
publicity secretary, described Atiku’s remarks as an attempt to cover up the
poor outing of his African Democratic Congress (ADC).

He said the party’s victory in the polls reflects growing
confidence in the administration of President Bola Tinubu and the renewed hope
agenda.

The APC won 20 of the 23 chairmanship seats in the election
conducted on Saturday.

“We commend our party leaders, members and supporters for
working assiduously for this important victory,” Morka said.

“We also thank the Rivers State Independent Electoral
Commission (RSIEC) and security agencies for ensuring a peaceful and
transparent exercise.”

The ruling party refuted Atiku’s claims of electoral
malpractice, saying they were “no more than a smokescreen meant to distract the
public from another miserable no-show record of his ADC, and an attempt to
stoke tension and strife over the Rivers local government election”.

The APC urged Rivers residents to disregard Atiku’s
criticism, describing it as “an unwise counsel of a forlorn serial presidential
contender”.

According to the party, the outcome of the election showed
that the electorate in Rivers State had “rejected incitement to instability”
and voted in support of unity and progress.

“We reiterate our profound gratitude to the electorate in
Rivers State, and we urge the newly elected chairpersons to deliver meaningful
governance outcomes for the common good of all,” Morka added.