Breaking: APC Sweeps Rivers LG Polls, Wins 20 of 23 Councils
Port Harcourt – In a stunning electoral upset, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has decisively won the just-concluded local government elections in Rivers State, claiming victory in 20 of the 23 local government areas.
The results, announced on Sunday afternoon by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), mark a significant blow to the state’s ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which managed to secure only three LGAs.
The election, which was held on Saturday for chairmanship and councillorship positions, was conducted amid heightened political tensions in the oil-rich state.
In a particularly symbolic defeat, Governor Siminalayi Fubara lost his home local government area of Opobo-Nkoro to the main opposition APC. This result is seen as a major indicator of the shifting political allegiances within the state.
Dr. Michael Odey, Chairman of RSIEC, officially declared the results at the commission’s headquarters along Aba Road in Port Harcourt.
The detailed breakdown of the results and the specific local governments won by each party are expected to be released imminently as the commission finalises the collation from all wards.
This outcome is likely to have profound implications for the political landscape of Rivers State, significantly bolstering the influence of the APC and its leaders, including former Governor Nyesom Wike, while presenting a formidable challenge to the current PDP administration under Governor Fubara.
Results as announced by RSIEC
1. Abua Odual APC Ofori Owoalabi 28,755 votes
2. Ahoada East Solomon Achoma APC 54,509
3. Ahoada West Eugene Epelle APC 84,125 votes
4. Akulga Bob Fubara APC 63,593 votes
5. Andoni Lucky Promise APC 126,181 votes
6. Asalga George Onegiyeofori APC 56,383 votes
7. Bonny Abinye Blessing Pepple APC, 13,543 votes
8. Degema Michael John Williams APC 61,536 votes
9. Eleme Obarilomate Ollor APC 77,452 votes
10. Emohua Chidi Loyd APC 114,380
11. Etche Njoku Boniface APC 100,649 votes
12. Gokana Dekor Confidence APC 96,478 votes
13. Ikwerre Charles Wobodo APC 62,746
14. Khana Bariere Thomas APC 156,027
15. Obio Akpor Gift Worlu PDP 328,823
16. ONELGA shedrack Ogbogu PDP 51,051
17. Ogu Bolo Vincent Nemioboka APC 36,374
18. Okrika Akuro Tobin APC 32,285
19. Omuma Obasi Uchechwuku APC 38,530
20. Opobo Nkoro Jame A. Jame APC 38,822
21. Oyigbo Okechukwu Akara APC 101,495
22. PHALGA Allwell Ihunda PDP 235,054 votes
23. Tai Mbakpone Okpe APC 70,080 votes
APC won 20 LGAs, while PDP won 3 LGAs
