The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has released the official results of the local government elections held on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
According to RSIEC Chairman Michael Ekpai Odey, the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious in 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs), while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured wins in 3 LGAs.
Below is the full breakdown of the results:
- Ahoada East – APC – 84,125
- Akuku Toru – APC – 63,593
- Andoni – APC – 126,181
- Asari Toru – APC – 56,383
- Bonny – APC – 13,543
- Degema – APC – 61,536
- Eleme – APC – 77,452
- Emohua – APC – 115,380
- Etche – APC – 100,649
- Gokana – APC – 96,478
- Ikwerre – APC – 62,746
- Khana – APC – 156,027
- Obio-Akpor – PDP – 328,888
- Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni (ONELGA) – PDP – 51,051
- Ogu-Bolo – APC – 36,374
- Okrika – APC – 82,285
- Opobo Nkoro – APC – 38,822
This gives APC a clear dominance with 20 LGAs, compared to PDP’s 3 LGAs.
Fubara’s Absence Sparks Reactions
Meanwhile, the absence of suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara during the elections has raised concerns.
According to Daily Post, Fubara’s close allies — including his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie, and Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo — were also absent from their polling units.
Additionally, the 23 former LG chairmen earlier sacked by the Supreme Court also boycotted the exercise.
A loyalist explained their decision:
“We knew the winners before the election started. So why waste our time? The governor is currently outside the country and expected to return next month. Everything happening is tied to the political agreement reached between Wike and Fubara in the presence of the President.”
The development has deepened political tension in Rivers State, leaving citizens divided on the legitimacy of the process.
