The Action People’s Party (APP) has won 22 out of the 23 chairmanship seats in the Rivers State local government election conducted Saturday October 5, 2024


The  announcement was made by the Chief Electoral Officer, Adolphus Enebeli, in Port Harcourt on Saturday night.


The result for Etche Local Government Area was delayed due to ongoing collation.


During the election, two explosions were reported in the state, along with gunshots in some areas of Port Harcourt.




The winners are:

1.  Vincent Reuben Obu – Abua/Odual 2.Chibudom Ezu – Ahoada-East

3.  Iyekor Ikporo – Ahoada-West

4.  Mrs. Tonye Oniyide – Akuku-Toru

 5. Lazarus G.Nteogwuile – Andoni.

6. Sule Amachree – Asari-Toru

7. Dame A. Barasua – Bonny

8. Harry Agiriye – Degema

9.  Brain Gokpa – Eleme

10.  David Omereji – Emohua.

11. Monday Dumiye – Gokana

12. Israel Abosi – Ikwerre

13.  Martins Nwigbo – Khana

14.  Chijioke Ihunwo – Obio/Akpor

15.  Prince I Umejuru –Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni

16. Ishmael Oforibika – Ogu/Bolo

17.  Dr. Igwe Achese – Okrika

18. Promise Reginald – Omuma

19. Enyiada Cookey-Gam – Opobo/Nkoro

20.  Gift Okere – Oyigbo

21.Ezebunwo Ichemati – Port Harcourt,  22. Matthew Nenubari Dike – Tai.


This victory comes on the heels of the defection of Caretaker Committee Chairmen loyal to Governor Fubara, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APP.