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APC claims 20 out of 23 local government areas in Rivers elections
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PDP wins just three councils, including Governor Fubara’s LGA loss
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RSIEC confirms results amid strong opposition performance in key areas
The All Progressives Congress has secured a dominant victory in the Rivers State Chairmanship and Councillorship elections, claiming 20 out of the 23 local government areas declared by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission.
The Peoples Democratic Party, despite being the ruling party in the state, managed to retain only three local government areas.
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The outcome saw Governor Siminalayi Fubara lose his home base of Opobo-Nkoro to the main opposition.
The announcement was made on Sunday by the RSIEC Chairman, Dr Michael Odey, at the commission’s headquarters along Aba Road in Port Harcourt, where final collation confirmed APC’s overwhelming lead.
The results have deepened the political rift in the state, reshaping power dynamics ahead of future contests and leaving the PDP’s dominance visibly weakened despite holding the governorship seat.