The by-election in Rivers State to fill vacant seats in the House of Assembly for Ahoada East and Khana constituencies saw low voter turnout and apathy, similar to recent elections in FCT and Kano.
On February 21, 2026, the by-election for the Ahoada East and Khana constituencies in the Rivers State House of Assembly experienced notably low voter participation. Reports from ThisDayLive highlighted the low turnout in these areas, while Daily Trust noted the pattern of voter apathy mirroring that observed in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Kano State during similar electoral events. The election aimed to fill vacant seats in the state assembly. No specific figures on turnout percentages were provided in the available reports, but the consensus across sources points to subdued engagement from voters. This event underscores ongoing challenges in electoral participation in Nigeria's Niger Delta region.
