The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a resounding victory in the just-concluded Rivers State local government elections, winning 20 out of the 23 chairmanship seats.
The Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Dr. Michael Odey, announced the results on Sunday at the commission’s headquarters along Aba Road, Port Harcourt.
According to Odey, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured the remaining three local governments, preventing a total shutout in the exercise.
Full List of Chairpersons-Elect:
1. Abua/Odual – Ofori Owolabi (APC)
2. Ahoada East – Solomon Achoma (APC)
3. Ahoada West – Eugene Epelle (APC)
4. Akuku Toru – Bob Fubara (APC)
5. Andoni – Lucky Promise (APC)
6. Asari Toru – George Onegiyeofori (APC)
7. Bonny – Abinye Blessing Pepple (APC)
8. Degema – Michael John Williams (APC)
9. Eleme – Obarilomate Ollor (APC)
10. Emohua – Chidi Loyd (APC)
11. Etche – Njoku Boniface (APC)
12. Gokana – Dekor Confidence (APC)
13. Ikwerre – Charles Wobodo (APC)
14. Khana – Bariere Thomas (APC)
15. Obio/Akpor – Gift Worlu (PDP)
16. Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni – Shedrach Ogbogu (PDP)
17. Ogu/Bolo – Vincent Nemioboka (APC)
18. Okrika – Akuro Tobin (APC)
19. Omuma – Obasi Uchechwuku (APC)
20. Opobo/Nkoro – James A. James (APC)
21. Oyigbo – Okechukwu Akara (APC)
22. Port Harcourt City (PHALGA) – Allwell Ihunda (PDP)
23. Tai – Mbakpone Okpe (APC)
Dr. Odey further disclosed that certificates of return will be presented to all winners on Monday, September 1.
This election marks a significant milestone for the APC, as it is the first time the party has achieved such sweeping dominance in Rivers State since Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999.
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