Rivers by-election: Large voter turnout defies morning rain

• Abe, others commend INEC for peaceful poll

Saturday’s by-election for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District in Rivers State witnessed an impressive turnout of voters despite the morning downpour.

The exercise took place across the seven local government areas of Khana, Gokana, Tai, Eleme, Andoni, Opobo and Oyigbo, which were affected by the by-election.

It was conducted to fill the…