Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, and House of Representatives Committee Chairman Dum Dekor are among 13 candidates who won APC primary elections for House of Representatives seats in Rivers State. The winners are key allies of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection from PDP to APC has made little impact, as none of his loyalists secured tickets. The primaries were conducted peacefully across all 13 federal constituencies, with no violence recorded.
Key Points:
The outcome shows Wike still controls the APC structure in Rivers despite Fubara’s defection.
None of Fubara’s allies won tickets, weakening his political relevance in the state.
The peaceful primaries contradict Rivers’ reputation for political violence.
Six of the 13 candidates are seeking re-election, while seven are first-timers.
The results signal that the Wike-Fubara political battle may continue into the general elections
Sources: Daily Trust
