Wike Loyalists Dominate APC and PDP Primaries Ahead of Rivers LG Polls

Wike Loyalists Dominate APC and PDP Primaries Ahead of Rivers LG Polls

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria — As the Saturday, August 30, 2025, local government elections in Rivers State draw near, chairmanship and councillor candidates have emerged across multiple local government areas (LGAs), with a significant number drawn from the political camp of Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of the state. Primaries held across the state on Saturday, August 2, 2025, under the supervision of the…

Wike Tightens Grip as Loyalists Emerge APC–PDP Candidates for Rivers LG Polls - Newsmakers

Matilda Omonaiye/ The power struggle in Rivers State has taken a new turn as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have joined forces to present joint candidates for the upcoming local government elections, picking mostly loyalists of former governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The decision to work together […] The post Wike Tightens Grip as Loyalists Emerge APC–PDP Candidates for Rivers LG Polls a…