In Rivers LG Poll, APP Emerges Winner Of 22 Out Of 23 Chairmanship Seats

In Rivers LG Poll, APP Emerges Winner Of 22 Out Of 23 Chairmanship Seats.

Action Peoples Party (APP) on Saturday, won 22 chairmanship positions out of 23 in Rivers State local government election.

Chief Election Officer of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Justice Adolphus Enebeli made the announcement on Saturday in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

The RSIEC chairman noted that the declaration of Etche Local Government Area (LGA) result was suspended because results collation was ongoing.

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

He noted that the election was held at 6,866 units of the state and 18 political parties participated in the process.

The chairman further commended the political parties and Rivers people for their commitment to the election.

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

Enebeli said the election was 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.