The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in Saturday’s elections in Rivers State Local Government Areas (LGAs), securing 20 out of the 23 LGAs.
The Chairman of the state Independent Electoral Commission, Dr. Michael Odey announced the results at the commission’s headquarters along Aba Road in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Sunday.
According to Odey, the Peoples Democratic Party PDP) managed to clinch the remaining three LGAs.
The full list of chairpersons-elect is as follows:
1. Abua/Odual: Ofori Owolabi (APC)
2. Ahoada East: Solomon Achoma (APC)
3. Ahoada West: Eugene Epelle (APC)
4. Akuku Toru: Bob Fubara (APC)
5. Andoni: Lucky Promise (APC)
6. Asari Toru: George Onegiyeofori (APC)
7. Bonny: Abinye Blessing Pepple (APC)
8. Degema: Michael John Williams (APC)
9. Eleme: Obarilomate Ollor (APC)
10. Emohua: Chidi Loyd (APC)
11. Etche: Njoku Boniface (APC)
12. Gokana: Dekor Confidence (APC)
13. Ikwerre: Charles Wobodo (APC)
14. Khana: Bariere Thomas (APC)
15. Obio/Akpor: Gift Worlu (PDP)
16. Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni: Shedrach Ogbogu (PDP)
17. Ogu/Bolo: Vincent Nemioboka (APC)
18. Okrika: Akuro Tobin (APC)
19. Omuma: Obasi Uchechwuku (APC)
20. Opobo/Nkoro: James A. James (APC)
21. Oyigbo: Okechukwu Akara (APC)
22. Port Harcourt: Allwell Ihunda (PDP)
23. Tai: Mbakpone Okpe (APC)
The commission’s Chairman also disclosed that certificates of return would be presented to the winners on Monday.
This election marks the first time the APC has gained such dominance in the state since the return of democracy in 1999.
