APP Wins 22 Out Of 23 Chairmanship Seats In Rivers LG Poll

A largely unknown Action Peoples Party has been declared winner of 22 chairmanship positions out of 23 in the Rivers State local government election.

The Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, made this known on Saturday in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

However, Enebili said the announcement was suspended in Etche Local Government Area because the results collation was ongoing.

He explained that the result of Etche LGA and the 319 councillorship positions would be announced upon the conclusion of the collation.

The RSIEC chairman said the election held at 6,866 units of the state and that 18 political parties participated in the process.

He said, “The process was smooth, safe, free, fair, credible, and transparent. The process was also successful.”

He 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.

Others are Enyiada Cookey-Gam – Opobo/Nkoro, Gift Okere – Oyigbo, Ezebunwo Ichemati – Port Harcourt, and Matthew Nenubari Dike – Tai.

The election is coming on the heels of the Federal Government’s three-month ultimatum for states to conduct local polls.

In the days leading up to the poll, the atmosphere in the state grew increasingly charged after the police announced they would not provide security for the polls, citing a court order.