Dr. Douglas Fabeke, the Action Alliance (AA) candidate in the June 20 Rivers South-East Senatorial District bye-election, has petitioned INEC and the Inspector-General of Police, rejecting the results due to alleged irregularities.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is urging stakeholders to support a credible bye-election scheduled for June 20 in the Rivers South-East Senatorial District.

Voters in Nigeria's Rivers South-East senatorial district turned out in large numbers to participate in a bye-election, despite heavy morning rainfall.

Ahead of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District by-election, police have announced movement restrictions in seven local government areas to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process.