he All Progressives Congress (APC) has clinched 20 chairmanship seats out of the 23 local government councils in Rivers State during the elections held on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
The results were officially announced by Dr. Michael Odey, Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). According to the breakdown, APC secured victories across major councils including Abua/Odual, Ahoada East, Ahoada West, Akuku-Toru, Andoni, Asari-Toru, Bonny, Degema, Eleme, Emohua, Etche, Gokana, Ikwerre, Khana, Okrika, Omuma, Opobo/Nkoro, Oyigbo, and Tai.
Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) retained control in Obio/Akpor, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, and Port Harcourt City Local Government Area (PHALGA).
Breakdown of Results
- Abua/Odual: Ofori Owoalabi – 28,755 votes (APC)
- Ahoada East: Solomon Achoma – 54,509 votes (APC)
- Ahoada West: Eugene Epelle – 84,125 votes (APC)
- Akuku-Toru: Bob Fubara – 63,593 votes (APC)
- Andoni: Lucky Promise – 126,181 votes (APC)
- Asari-Toru: George Onegiyeofori – 56,383 votes (APC)
- Bonny: Abinye Blessing Pepple – 13,543 votes (APC)
- Degema: Michael John Williams – 61,536 votes (APC)
- Eleme: Obarilomate Ollor – 77,452 votes (APC)
- Emohua: Chidi Loyd – 114,380 votes (APC)
- Etche: Njoku Boniface – 100,649 votes (APC)
- Gokana: Dekor Confidence – 96,478 votes (APC)
- Ikwerre: Charles Wobodo – 62,746 votes (APC)
- Khana: Bariere Thomas – 156,027 votes (APC)
- Obio/Akpor: Gift Worlu – 328,823 votes (PDP)
- Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni (ONELGA): Shedrack Ogbogu – 51,051 votes (PDP)
- Ogu/Bolo: Vincent Nemioboka – 36,374 votes (APC)
- Okrika: Akuro Tobin – 32,285 votes (APC)
- Omuma: Obasi Uchechwuku – 38,530 votes (APC)
- Opobo/Nkoro: Barr. James A. James – 38,822 votes (APC)
- Oyigbo: Okechukwu Akara – 101,495 votes (APC)
- PHALGA: Allwell Ihunda – 235,054 votes (PDP)
- Tai: Mbakpone Okpe – 70,080 votes (APC)
Former Vice President and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, strongly rejected the outcome of the election. In a statement, he described the exercise as “a travesty of democracy” and “an absurdity” carried out by what he termed an “occupation government” in Rivers State.
Atiku urged opposition parties in Rivers to reject the results, warning that the alleged manipulation of the process could push Nigeria further down a “dangerous curve.”
On the other hand, the PDP in Rivers State commended the elections. The party’s Legal Adviser, Okachi Ordu, hailed the exercise as “transparent, credible, and the best ever conducted in the state.”
Similarly, Chibudom Nwuche, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and current Chairman of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), applauded RSIEC for conducting a peaceful election across all 23 local government areas. He praised voters for turning out in large numbers and maintaining decorum during the process.
The outcome of the local government elections cements APC’s dominance in Rivers State’s grassroots politics, though PDP’s stronghold in key areas like Obio/Akpor and PHALGA underscores the continuing political rivalry in the state. Analysts believe this development could significantly shape alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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