Senator Magnus Abe, Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, has encouraged Nigerians to have confidence in the nation’s electoral process. His statement followed the completion of a by-election in Rivers State’s South East Senatorial District. Abe specifically commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its handling of the Rivers election. He believes maintaining trust in the electoral system is crucial for strengthening Nigeria’s democracy, both domestically and among the diaspora. The call for confidence comes as Nigeria prepares for future elections and seeks to solidify its democratic institutions. The successful conduct of the Rivers by-election is presented as a positive indicator for the future. Further details regarding the election results were not provided in the report.