Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the local government election slated for October 5 will produce a new political structure that is people-oriented in the state.

The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nelson Chukwudi, quoted Mr Fubara as saying this when  he received members of ‘The Simplicity Movement’ in Government House, Port Harcourt, on Tuesday.

The group was led by Sobomabo Jackrich, a candidate of the National Rescue Movement in the 2023 governorship election.

Responding to the level of public support demonstrated by the group, the governor promised to continue to defend the integrity of the state amid ongoing political challenges.

The governor said, “We must defend the dignity of our state, we must ensure that the commonwealth of this state belongs to everyone. This is the reason for our slogan ‘Rivers First.’ We believe that if we put the interest of the state above personal gains, we would have addressed the challenges associated with crime, hunger and unemployment.’’

He urged the electorate to freely participate in the election.

The governor also said that the election, when concluded, would help his administration chart the second phase of its struggle.

(NAN)