2027: Five Rivers gov candidates sign pact
Residents of Rivers State have challenged governorship candidates in the 2027 elections to present clear plans for tackling unemployment, poor infrastructure, declining public services and other economic challenges facing the state. The call was made at the seventh edition of the ‘Rivers We Want’ town hall meeting in Port Harcourt, on Sunday, where five governorship Read More:…
Five Rivers governorship candidates have signed a 13-point Citizens’ Charter of Demands aimed at addressing the state’s economic challenges, including unemployment, poor infrastructure, and declining public services. The charter, presented at the 'Rivers We Want' town hall meeting, calls for government intervention in education, youth employment, environmental protection, housing, agriculture, and economic development.
The initiative, led by the Rivers Peace Initiative, aims to shift political discussions from campaign promises to citizens' expectations and hold elected officials accountable after the elections. The police have issued a warning against violence as the 2027 elections approach, urging politicians and supporters to maintain civility and refrain from allowing political competition to escalate into hostility.
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