Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has approved the appointment of a new chairman and members of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Dr. Michael Ekpai Odey has been named the new Chairman, alongside six members and four professors.
The appointments took effect from Monday, April 7, 2025, as announced in a Government Special Announcement issued by Professor Ibibia Worika, Secretary to the Rivers State Government. This move comes after Ibas suspended the heads of all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies in the state, including the RSIEC, headed by Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd.).
New Appointments
– Dr. Michael Ekpai Odey: Chairman
– Mr. Lezaasi Lenee Torbira: Member
– Professor Author Nwafor: Member
– Professor Godfrey Woke Mbgudiogha: Member
– Professor (Dame) Joyce Akaninwor: Member
– Dr. (Mrs.) Olive A. Bruce: Member
– Professor Chidi Halliday: Member
The new appointments are expected to bring a fresh perspective to the RSIEC, which is responsible for conducting local government elections in the state. The commission plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process and promoting democratic governance in the state.
The new chairman and members of the RSIEC will face several challenges, including the need to restore public confidence in the electoral process and address the issue of electoral malpractices. They will also need to work closely with the state government to ensure the effective implementation of policies and programs.
The appointment of a new chairman and members of the RSIEC is a significant development in the governance of Rivers State. The new appointees will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process and promoting democratic governance in the state.
The appointment of a new chairman and members of the RSIEC is a significant development in the governance of Rivers State. The new appointees will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process and promoting democratic governance in the state.
The RSIEC plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process and promoting democratic governance in the state. The commission is responsible for conducting local government elections, which are essential for promoting democratic governance and ensuring the representation of the people.
The appointment of a new chairman and members of the RSIEC is a significant development in the governance of Rivers State. The new appointees will play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity of the electoral process and promoting democratic governance in the state.