In a sweeping victory, the Action People’s Party (APP) secured 22 out of 23 chairmanship seats in Rivers State’s local government elections. Chief Electoral Officer Adolphus Enebeli announced the results in Port Harcourt on Saturday night, noting that the outcome for Etche Local Government Area was delayed due to ongoing collation.
Enebeli commended the election’s smooth execution and high voter turnout, praising residents for their participation. However, the election was marred by violence, with two explosions reported alongside gunfire in some Port Harcourt areas.
Authorities are currently investigating these incidents as part of their response.
The winners are Vincent Reuben Obu – Abua/Odual, Chibudom Ezu – Ahoada-East, Mr Iyekor Ikporo – Ahoada-West, Mrs. Tonye Oniyide – Akuku-Toru, Lazarus Gogote Nteogwuile – Andoni.
Others are Dr. Sule Amachree – Asari-Toru, Dame Anengi Barasua – Bonny, Dr. Harry Agiriye – Degema, Chief Brain Gokpa – Eleme, David Omereji – Emohua....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
Also, Monday Dumiye – Gokana, Israel Abosi – Ikwerre, Martins Nwigbo – Khana, Amb. Chijioke Ihunwo – Obio/Akpor, Prince Isaac Umejuru – Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni, Ishmael Oforibika – Ogu/Bolo, Dr. Igwe Achese – Okrika, Promise Reginald – Omuma, won.
The rest are Enyiada Cookey-Gam – Opobo/Nkoro, Gift Okere – Oyigbo, Ezebunwo Ichemati – Port Harcourt, and Matthew Nenubari Dike – Tai.
This victory comes on the heels of the defection of Caretaker Committee Chairmen loyal to Governor Fubara, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APP.
The mass defection was reportedly sparked by Fubara’s predecessor, Nyesom Wike’s alleged hijacking of the state PDP structure.
