The Action Peoples Party, (APP) has achieved a significant victory in the Rivers State local government election, securing 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions, Okay.ng reports.
The Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, announced this outcome in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
The results for the Etche Local Government Area and the 319 councillorship positions are yet to be declared as the collation process is ongoing.
The election, involving 6,866 units and 18 political parties, was commended for its smooth, safe, free, fair, credible, and transparent process.
Justice Adolphus Enebeli said the winners of the election 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.
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.
Despite challenges, the election was conducted without violence, making it a significant achievement for the state.
Notably, the major political parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress, did not participate.
The election took place amid heightened tensions, with an explosion causing damage to the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress in Port Harcourt.
