The All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious in 20 local government areas during the recently concluded council elections in Rivers State.
Meanwhile, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) managed to secure only two local government areas in the oil-rich state. In the councillorship elections, the APC also triumphed in 20 local government areas, with the PDP claiming three councils.
This marks a historic milestone, as it is the first time the APC has achieved such dominance in Rivers State since the restoration of democracy in 1999.
The Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Dr. Michael Odey, announced the winners of the local government elections on Sunday at the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt. No other political parties were represented in either the chairmanship or councillorship contests.
Voter turnout varied across the state. Rural areas saw significant participation, while urban centers such as Port Harcourt City, Obio/Akpor, and Akukutoro experienced high turnout in some polling units but lower participation in others.
According to the RSIEC’s released list of winners, several elected chairmen are returning for a second term, having previously served under the administration of former Governor Nyesom Wike.
Breakdown of Winners:
- Abua/Odual LGA – APC
Chairman Elect: Ofori Owolabi (28,755 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Abunu Victoria - Ahoada East – APC
Chairman Elect: Solomon Achoma (54,509 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Florence Ndukwu - Ahoada West – APC
Chairman Elect: Eugene Ebele Cheta (84,125 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Josephine Uba - Akuku Toru – APC
Chairman Elect: Bob Fubarab A. (63,593 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Wariagbani George - Andoni – APC
Chairman Elect: Otua Loveday Promise (126,181 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Ezekiel Raphael Adebani - Asari Toru LGA – APC
Chairman Elect: George Onengiyeofori (56,383 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Deborah Amos Bobmanuel - Bonny LGA – APC
Chairman Elect: Pepple Abinye Blessing (30,543 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Ibimieye Alagbari - Degema LGA – APC
Chairman Elect: Michael George Williams (61,536 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Harry Maureen - Eleme LGA – APC
Chairman Elect: Obarilomate Ollor (77,452 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Beauty Eke - Emohua LGA – APC
Chairman Elect: Lloyd Chidi Julius (114,308 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Amadi Lilian Obiageri - Etche LGA – APC
Chairman Elect: Njoku Boniface Chima (100,649 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Obele Faith - Gokana LGA – APC
Chairman Elect: Deborah Confidence (96,478 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Kpobari Epsibari - Ikwerre LGA – APC
Chairman Elect: Wobodo Charles (62,746 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Kinika Ethel Chidi - Khana LGA – APC
Chairman Elect: Thomas Bariere (156,027 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Ngbere Mpigi - Obio/Akpor LGA – PDP
Chairman Elect: Dr. Gift Onyinye Wodo (328,823 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Dr. Mrs. Gloria Joyce Nyeche - Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni – PDP
Chairman Elect: Chukwu Shedrach Ogbodo (51,051 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Dr. Happiness Nwokocha - Ogu/Bolo LGA – APC
Chairman Elect: Vincent Nimieboka (36,374 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Alabo Eunice - Okrika LGA – APC
Chairman Elect: Akuro Alfred Tobin (32,285 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Obulubo Charity - Omuma LGA – APC
Chairman Elect: Obasi Uchechukwu (38,530 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Achiri Faustina Joy - Opobo/Nkoro LGA – APC
Chairman Elect: James A. James (34,822 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Jacks Gladys - Oyigbo LGA – APC
Chairman Elect: Okechukwu Akara Nwogu (101,495 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Okorie Ngozi Juliana - Port Harcourt – PDP
Chairman Elect: Sir Allwell Ihunda (235,054 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Tom Quinn Mina Mildred - Tai LGA – APC
Chairman Elect: Okwe Mbakpone (70,080 votes)
Vice Chairman Elect: Caroline Amawa
What You Should Know
- APC’s Historic Win: The APC won 20 out of 22 local government areas in the Rivers State council elections, marking its first major dominance in the state since 1999.
- PDP’s Performance: The ruling PDP secured only two local government areas (Obio/Akpor and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni) and three councils in the councillorship elections.
- Election Conduct: The elections, announced by RSIEC Chairman Dr. Michael Odey on August 31, 2025, at the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, saw no participation from other political parties.
- Voter Turnout: Rural communities recorded high voter participation, while urban areas like Port Harcourt City, Obio/Akpor, and Akukutoro had mixed turnout, with some polling units seeing large crowds and others low participation.
- Returning Chairmen: Some elected chairmen are serving a second term, having previously held office under former Governor Nyesom Wike’s administration.
- Breakdown of Winners: The APC won chairmanship and vice-chairmanship positions in 20 LGAs, including Abua/Odual, Ahoada East, Ahoada West, Akuku Toru, Andoni, Asari Toru, Bonny, Degema, Eleme, Emohua, Etche, Gokana, Ikwerre, Khana, Ogu/Bolo, Okrika, Omuma, Opobo/Nkoro, Oyigbo, and Tai. The PDP won in Obio/Akpor, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, and Port Harcourt.
