The list of chairpersons-elect for Rivers State’s 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) has emerged.
Okay.ng reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the majority of councils, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured three LGAs.
The incoming council chiefs are expected to assume office after the formal issuance of certificates and swearing-in by the appropriate authorities.
Seat share at a glance
The results show APC: 20 of 23 LGAs and PDP: 3 of 23 LGAs, underscoring a strong showing for the APC across the state. The PDP retained control in Obio/Akpor, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, and Port Harcourt City (PHALGA).
Complete list of Rivers LGAs chairpersons-elect
| LGA | Chairperson-Elect | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Abua/Odual | Ofori Owolabi | APC |
| Ahoada East | Solomon Achoma | APC |
| Ahoada West | Eugene Epelle | APC |
| Akuku Toru | Bob Fubara | APC |
| Andoni | Lucky Promise | APC |
| Asari Toru | George Onegiyeofori | APC |
| Bonny | Abinye Blessing Pepple | APC |
| Degema | Michael John Williams | APC |
| Eleme | Obarilomate Ollor | APC |
| Emohua | Chidi Loyd | APC |
| Etche | Njoku Boniface | APC |
| Gokana | Dekor Confidence | APC |
| Ikwerre | Charles Wobodo | APC |
| Khana | Bariere Thomas | APC |
| Obio/Akpor | Gift Worlu | PDP |
| Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni | Shedrach Ogbogu | PDP |
| Ogu/Bolo | Vincent Nemioboka | APC |
| Okrika | Akuro Tobin | APC |
| Omuma | Obasi Uchechwuku | APC |
| Opobo/Nkoro | James A. James | APC |
| Oyigbo | Okechukwu Akara | APC |
| Port Harcourt City (PHALGA) | Allwell Ihunda | PDP |
| Tai | Mbakpone Okpe | APC |
