As the Rivers State Local Government Area (LGA) elections approach, loyalists of Governor Siminalayi Fubara have been confirmed as candidates under the African People’s Party (APP) platform.
Below is the list of candidates representing various LGAs:
1. Abua/Odual – Candidate to be announced
2. Ahoada-East – Chibudom Ezu
3. Ahoada-West – Mr. Iyekor Ikporo
4. Akuku-Toru – Hon. Mrs. Tonye Oniyide
5. Andoni – Hon. Lazarus Gogote Nteogwuile
6. Asari-Toru – Hon. Sule Amachree
7. Bonny – Hon. Anengi Barasua
8. Degema – Dr. Harry Agiriye
9. Eleme – Chief Brain Gokpa
10. Emohua – Barr. David Omereji
11. Etche – Hon. John Ngubo Otamiri
12. Gokana – Hon. Monday Dumiye
13. Ikwerre – Barr. Isreal Abosi
14. Khana – Hon. Martins Nwigbo
15. Obio/Akpor – Amb. Chijioke Ihunwo
16. Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni – Hon. Prince Isaac Umejuru
17. Ogu/Bolo – Ishmael Oforibika
18. Okrika – Hon. Igwe Achese
19. Omuma – Hon. Promise Reginald
20. Opobo/Nkoro – Enyiada Cookey-Gam
21. Oyigbo – Hon. Gift Okere
22. Port Harcourt – Ezebunwo Ichemati
23. Tai – Hon. Matthew Nenubari Dike
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled the LGA elections for October 5, 2024.
