The Labour Party (LP) has officially withdrawn its petition challenging the election of Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 polls.
LP’s governorship candidate, Beatrice Itubo, extended support to Fubara’s administration, emphasizing the importance of fostering progress in Rivers State.
Itubo’s decision to drop the petition and rally behind Governor Fubara comes shortly after her visit to the governor.
She claimed the visit was aimed at advocating for peace amidst the ongoing crisis gripping the state.
She had denied that the visit was connected to the governorship election case.
Itubo on Friday said the political turmoil has been affecting the state’s economy.
Expressing concern over the escalating crisis, the former NLC chairman urged the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike to prioritize peace, urging all parties involved in inciting strife within the state to cease their actions.
