The Action Peoples Party (APP) has emerged victorious in 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions in the Rivers State local government elections.
This was announced by the Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Justice Adolphus Enebeli, on Saturday in Port Harcourt.
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Enebeli noted that the announcement for Etche Local Government Area had been suspended due to ongoing collation of results.
He added that the final results for Etche LGA and the 319 councillorship positions would be declared once the collation process was completed.
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The RSIEC chairman also stated that the election took place across 6,866 polling units, with 18 political parties participating.
He commended the political parties and the people of Rivers State for their dedication and peaceful conduct during the election.
He said, “The process was smooth, safe, free, fair, credible, and transparent. The process was also successful.”
Justice Adolphus Enebeli, the Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), described the local government elections as peaceful and the most commendable council polls conducted in the state, despite various challenges.
He went on to announce the winners of the elections, which included:
– Vincent Reuben Obu – Abua/Odual
– Chibudom Ezu – Ahoada-East
– Iyekor Ikporo – Ahoada-West
– Mrs. Tonye Oniyide – Akuku-Toru
– Lazarus Gogote Nteogwuile – Andoni
– Dr. Sule Amachree – Asari-Toru
– Dame Anengi Barasua – Bonny
– Dr. Harry Agiriye – Degema
– Chief Brian Gokpa – Eleme
– David Omereji – Emohua
– 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
– Enyiada Cookey-Gam – Opobo/Nkoro
– Gift Okere – Oyigbo
– Ezebunwo Ichemati – Port Harcourt
– Matthew Nenubari Dike – Tai
These individuals emerged as chairmen across the various local government areas in the state.
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