APP wins 22 LGs in Rivers election
The Action Peoples Party, APP, has won the local elections in 22 of the 23 local government areas of Rivers State conducted on Saturday.
The Chairman of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd) the 22 chairmanship candidates of APP as the winners after conclusion of collation.
Enebeli, however, said the result of Etche Local Government Area and 319 councillorship positions would be announced upon conclusion of collation.
The RSIEC chairman said the election held in 6,866 polling units, had candidates from 18 political parties.
He commended political parties and Rivers people for their commitment to the election, and described the process as violent-free, smooth, safe, free, fair, credible, and transparent.
The winners are Vincent Reuben Obu – Abua/Odual, Chibudom Ezu – Ahoada-East, Mr Iyekor Ikporo – Ahoada-West, Mrs. Tonye Oniyide – Akuku-Toru, and 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, Monday Dumiye – Gokana, Israel Abosi – Ikwerre, Martins Nwigbo – Khana, Amb. Chijioke Ihunwo – Obio/Akpor, and
The rest are 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.