Action Peoples Party (APP) on Saturday, won 22 chairmanship positions out of 23 in Rivers State local government election.
Justice Adolphus Enebeli Chief Election Officer of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), made the announcement on Saturday in Port Harcourt, while also disclosing that Etche Local Government Area (LGA) result is suspended because results collation was ongoing.
319 councillorship positions would be announced upon the conclusion of collation expected on Saturday.
Elections were held in 6,866 units of the state with 18 political parties participating.
In his words:
“The process was smooth, safe, free, fair, credible, and transparent. The process was also successful, violent-free, and the most treasured council polls conducted in the state despite all odds”.
He announced the winners of the election as; 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.
The rest are 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. Others are Enyiada Cookey-Gam – Opobo/Nkoro, Gift Okere – Oyigbo, Ezebunwo Ichemati – Port Harcourt, and Matthew Nenubari Dike – Tai.
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