The Action People’s Party (APP) secured 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions in the recently concluded local government elections in Rivers State.

The Chief Electoral Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Adolphus Enebeli, announced the results on Saturday in Port Harcourt. However, the commission has temporarily suspended the announcement of results for the Etche Local Government Area, as collation is still ongoing.

Enebeli also stated that the results for the 319 councillorship seats will be announced along with the Etche chairmanship position once the collation process is complete.

Despite some challenges, Enebeli described the election as free, fair, and credible. According to him, polling ended at 3 p.m., and the turnout of voters was impressive. He commended the residents for their patriotism and active participation.

The announcement of the results was witnessed by members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), chairmen of state independent electoral commissions from across the country, and members of the Nigerian Bar Association, who acted as observers.

Due to logistical challenges, the results were declared at the Ministry of Justice Hall within the State Secretariat complex, instead of the RSIEC office on Aba Road.