APC announces winners of Rivers State federal constituency primaries
The All Progressives Congress has declared the results of its election primaries for the 12 federal constituencies in Rivers State. Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, led the list of winners, all of whom are loyalists of Nyesom Wike. The primaries were reported to be peaceful, with several sole aspirants emerging unopposed. The party urged winners to remain humble and unite ahead of the general elections.
What we know
- Martin Amaewhule was declared winner for Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency 1, scoring 17,968 votes.
- Other sole aspirants like Igwe Precious, Felix Nweke, Fredrick Apiafi, and Hon. Solomon Bob also emerged winners in their respective constituencies.
- The primaries were conducted peacefully at the APC Secretariat in Port Harcourt, with officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission present.
- All winners are loyalists of Nyesom Wike and are part of the coalition supporting Bola Tinubu's second term bid.
- The APC Publicity Secretary, Chibike Ikenga, advised winners to be humble and called for party unity ahead of the general elections.
