The Rivers State chapter of the Labour Party has publicly disassociated itself from allegations made by one of its members, Prince Favor Reuben, regarding the upcoming October 5 local government elections.
Reuben accused the Action Peoples Party (APP) of engaging in irregularities during its candidate selection process. He claimed that the party, which he described as a “social club,” had selected its candidates without adhering to proper procedures.
According to Reuben, this selection process was orchestrated by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his Chief of Staff, Eddison Ehie, and other members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
He further argued that this interference could be considered anti-party activity and compromised the integrity of the election.
In response to Reuben’s allegations, Gogo Wellington, the Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party in Rivers State, urged the public to ignore any statements not issued by the party’s State Working Committee.
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Wellington further emphasized the party’s positive relationship with the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) and praised the commission for its professionalism.
He reassured the public of RSIEC’s capacity to oversee the electoral process and ensure that all political parties comply with the law. Wellington also made it clear that the Labour Party would not involve itself in addressing unverified accusations.
“We would want the general public to kindly disregard any statement that does not emanate from the State Working Committee of the party or the executive council of the party in the state.
“Because for us as a party, we have a very wonderful working relationship with the RSIEC at the moment. Being that the RSIEC has so far conducted itself or herself very professionally in the processes leading to the election,” Wellington stated.
He concluded by reiterating that any claims made by individuals outside the Labour Party’s leadership were not reflective of the party’s stance.
