The Action Peoples Party (APP) has secured a landslide victory in the Rivers State local government elections, winning 22 out of 23 chairmanship seats.
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) announced the results, with Chairman Justice Adolphus Enebeli declaring APP’s triumph in 22 Local Government Areas.
According to Enebeli, the results for Etche Local Government Area and 319 councillorship positions are pending due to ongoing collation.
The election, which took place across 6,866 units in the state, saw participation from 18 political parties.
Enebeli commended the political parties and Rivers people for their commitment to the election, describing the process as smooth, safe, free, fair, credible, and transparent. Despite some violent incidents, the polls were conducted successfully.
Here are the winners of the chairmanship seats:
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Abua/Odual: Vincent Reuben Obu
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Ahoada-East: Chibudom Ezu
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Ahoada-West: Mr. Iyekor Ikporo
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Akuku-Toru: Mrs. Tonye Oniyide
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Andoni: Lazarus Gogote Nteogwuile
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Asari-Toru: Dr. Sule Amachree
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Bonny: Dame Anengi Barasua
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Degema: Dr. Harry Agiriye
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Eleme: Chief Brain Gokpa
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Emohua: David Omereji
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Gokana: Monday Dumiye
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Ikwerre: Isreal Abosi
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Khana: Martins Nwigbo
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Obio/Akpor: Amb. Chijioke Ihunwo
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Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni: Prince Isaac Umejuru
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Ogu/Bolo: Ishmael Oforibika
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Okrika: Dr. Igwe Achese
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Omuma: Promise Reginald
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Opobo/Nkoro: Enyiada Cookey-Gam
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Oyigbo: Gift Okere
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Port Harcourt: Ezebunwo Ichemati
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Tai: Matthew Nenubari Dike
