APC CANDIDATE SAYS RIVERS LG POLLS PEACEFUL, HAILS RSIEC

The Khana Local Government Area All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship Candidate for  Saturday elections, Dr. Thomas Bariere, has declared the poll as peaceful and well organized by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). 

He described the conduct of the election they as unprecedented, adding that RSIEC has proven that they can up their game from the point of materials distribution to the point of electoral personnel and the security personnel.

Dr Bariere stated this on Saturday in an interview with Journalists after casting his vote at Unit 4, Ward 18 in Bean community of Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State.

He said that, if elected for the second term, he will usher in a new phase of economic revolution in Khana Local Government Area.

According to him, while his first tenure was largely dedicated to tackling insecurity and restoring peace, his administration would focus on driving sustainable economic growth and improving the livelihoods of the people in his second coming.

“The electorate has been so wonderful, there is no record of any incident across the 19 wards and 359 units in Khana LGA.

“It showed that the people have been yearning for the return of democratically elected structure in the grassroots level.

“The greatest challenge we had before now as a local government was insecurity.

“In the past three years, we fought insecurity to a standstill, restored peace, and returned our people to their homes. It is now important that we grow our economy.

“Politics as a way of life must translate into economic ideas that put money in the pockets of our people,” he stated.

Dr. Bariere promised to establish a Khana Local Government Microfinance Bank to provide loans and grants to support small and medium enterprises, thereby creating jobs and empowering local businesses.

He also promised to set up Khana LGA Transportation Company to ease the burden of high transport fares and improve mobility for residents.

Dr Bariere emphasized that these initiatives are aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which prioritizes economic empowerment, youth employment, and infrastructural renewal.

“Khana is one of the richest local governments in terms of natural resources.

“Our duty is to convert that wealth into real development that touches every household.

“We shall put food on the tables of our people, create jobs, and open up new opportunities,” he assured.

He therefore thanked the people of Khana for coming out en masse to vote for candidates of their choice.