Court of Appeal Strikes Out APC Appeal in Rivers Party Congress Dispute
The Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division, on Friday, May 29, 2026, struck out an interlocutory appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the jurisdiction of the Rivers State High Court over the party’s internal affairs. In its ruling, the appellate court dismissed Appeal No: CA/PH/523/2024, titled APC & Anor v. Okwu Joebrown […]
Fubara Passed Screening Before Quitting Rivers Primary-Yilwatda
All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked reports about the defection of the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the race for the state’s governorship, saying the governor has been completely cleared from the allegations before his voluntary withdrawal. According to Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of APC, who debunked the report during an interview […]
Tinubu Emerges APC Presidential Candidate in Bayelsa with 277,192 Votes as Diri Calls for Unity
President Bola Tinubu emerged victorious in the presidential primaries conducted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State last Saturday, having received a total tally of 277,192 votes in all the 105 wards of the eight local government areas in the state. According to Governor Douye Diri, who performed the duty of collation agent […]
Tinubu Hails APC Primaries, Commends Peaceful Conduct Nationwide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the conduct of the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries across Nigeria, describing the exercise as peaceful, orderly, and a reflection of strong internal democracy within the ruling party. In a statement released on May 23, 2026, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, after the […]
Fubara Takes Key Role in APC Days After His Pullout from Gubernatorial Contest
The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has been nominated by the APC to administer the party’s presidential primaries in the state following his resignation from participating in the APC’s gubernatorial primary in the state. Fubara announced his withdrawal from running in the APC gubernatorial primary only two days before this political appointment in a […]
Rivers Peace Initiative Urges Calm, Unity as Political Tensions Simmer
The Rivers Peace Initiative (RPI) has appealed to all residents of Rivers State to embrace restraint and unity in the wake of recent political developments that have triggered widespread emotions and debates across the state. In a statement issued by its Convener, Mr. Obinna Ebogidi on Friday 22 May 2026, the group acknowledged the deep […]
Chinda Wins Ward 4 in Obio/Akpor APC Consensus Primary
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Kingsley Chinda, has secured a decisive victory in his ward following the party’s consensus primary. Chinda emerged winner in Ward 4, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, after polling 1,405 votes out of 1,411 accredited voters. The Returning Officer, Apostle Lucky Ordu, announced the result, […]
Rivers 2027: Hon. Kingsley Chindah poised to emerge APC Consensus candidate
The political atmosphere has become more charged in various states of Nigeria as the All Progressives Congress gets ready for its Governorship primaries today Thursday 21 May 2026. In Rivers State, major Governorship Aspirants of the party, Governor SIM Fubara, Tonye Cole and then Dr George Kelly withdrew from the race on Wednesday 20 May […]
Tonye Cole Withdraws From Rivers APC GubernatorialPrimaries
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tonye Patrick Cole, has withdrawn from the party’s primary election scheduled for Thursday 22 May. Mr. Cole made his withdrawal known in a statement issued on Wednesday May 21, saying the decision was taken in the interest of unity, peace and progress within […]
Fubara Withdraws From APC Gubernatorial Race, Cites Peace, Unity As Reasons
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primaries, citing the overriding need for peace and stability in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Fubara said the decision followed deep reflection and wide consultations with his family, friends, and associates. “I have taken […]
Peaceful Exercise: APC Concludes Primary in Akuku Toru
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has successfully conducted its primary elections for the State House of Assembly, with stakeholders commending the peaceful and orderly process across participating constituencies. In Akuku-Toru Constituency, covering wards 10, 11, 12, and 13, the Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Major Jack, emerged victorious […]
APC Disqualifies five Rivers Senate aspirants
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has published the list of senatorial aspirants who have been disqualified for its primaries in Rivers State. According to Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, the list was released after screening by committees of the party. The aspirants who failed the test include Oyukaye Flag Amachree (Rivers West), Wemike […]