APC Sweeps Rivers State LG Elections; Chairmen Sworn In

Port Harcourt, Rivers State – In a historic landslide victory, the All Progressives Congress (APC) dominated the Rivers State local government elections held on Saturday, securing 20 out of the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The results were announced by Dr. Michael Odey, Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), on Sunday at the commission’s headquarters along Aba Road, Port Harcourt.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) managed to secure the remaining three LGAs. The newly elected chairpersons were sworn in on Monday, September 1, and received their certificates of return during a ceremony at the RSIEC headquarters.

Below is the full list of the newly sworn-in chairpersons:

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. PHALGA: Allwell Ihunda (PDP)

23. Tai: Mbakpone Okpe (APC)

This election marks a significant milestone for the APC, as it is the first time the party has achieved such dominance in Rivers State’s local government elections since the return of democracy in 1999. The swearing-in ceremony on Monday signals the start of a new chapter for local governance in the state.

Stay tuned for more updates on how these newly elected officials will shape the future of Rivers State!