APP wins 22 LGAs out of 23 in Rivers LG polls

It may seem as though the political landscape of Rivers State has undergone a shift on Saturday as the candidates of All People’s Party (APP) in the just concluded Local Government elections won 22 LGAs out of 23 in Rivers State.

GistReel reports that Governor Siminalayi Fubara earlier last month purportedly instructed all 23 local government chairmen in the state to participate in the elections under the banner of APP.

The elections which saw many setbacks were conducted on October 5 with the former governor, Nyesom Wike allegedly attempting to obstruct the process.

APP candidates were declared winners while collation is still ongoing in Etche Local Government Area.

The Chairman of RSIEC, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, made the declaration at the RSIEC office in Port Harcourt.

According to the  RSIEC chairman, the election held at 6866 units of the state and that 18 political parties participated in the process.

Enebeli described the process as smooth, safe and free, fair, credible and transparent, adding that the process was successful.

He said it was violent free and the most treasured LGA polls conduct in the state despite all odds.

The winners are Vincent Reuben Obu – Abua/Odual, Chibudom Ezu –  Ahoada-East, Mr 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 Brain Gokpa – Eleme, David Omereji – Emohua.

Others are Monday Dumiye – Gokana, Isreal 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 and Matthew Nenubari Dike – Tai.