Thousands of All Progressives Congress (APC) members turned out in massive numbers across parts of Rivers State as the party conducted primaries for the Rivers State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In Bonny Local Government Area, party faithful spoke with one voice as they overwhelmingly endorsed Engr Soparagha Jumbo as the APC candidate for the Bonny State Constituency.
The delegates expressed strong confidence in Jumbo’s ability to represent the area effectively at the state assembly.
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies were present to ensure the process was peaceful, transparent, and orderly.
In a related development, the APC in Abua/Odual Constituency unanimously adopted Hon. Okpokipoiy Peters as its candidate.
The motion for his adoption was moved by Prof. Henry Ogiri, Leader of the Renewed Hope Family in the area, received thunderous support from party leaders and members.
Party stakeholders described Peters’ adoption as a clear demonstration of unity and the APC’s resolve to strengthen its position in the state.
Similarly, Hon. Prince Jay Oforji JP has emerged as the sole candidate for Oyigbo State Constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly.Meanwhile, Hon. Mrs. Chika Emeji has emerged as the sole APC candidate for Emohua State Constituency after polling 3,950 votes at the just-concluded primaries.
Chieftains of the party expressed optimism that the smooth conduct of the primaries would boost the APC’s prospects in the Rivers political landscape.
