Nigeria APP Dominates Rivers State LG Elections, Wins 22 Chairmanship Seats

The Action Peoples Party (APP) achieved a remarkable victory in the Rivers State local government elections, winning 22 out of 23 chairmanship seats. The announcement was made by Justice Adolphus Enebeli of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, with results from Etche Local Government Area still pending.

In a significant victory for the Action Peoples Party (APP), the party has claimed 22 out of 23 chairmanship seats in the recent local government elections held in Rivers State. The announcement was made by Justice Adolphus Enebeli, the Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), during a declaration in Port Harcourt on Saturday.

However, the results for Etche Local Government Area are still pending due to ongoing collation processes. Justice Enebeli indicated that these results will be released in conjunction with the outcomes for the 319 councillorship seats at a later date. The local elections, marked by intense political activity, saw the APP dominating the majority of positions, solidifying its influence in the state's governance.

Further updates are expected as the RSIEC continues to finalize the remaining results.