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Port Harcourt — Allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, recorded sweeping victories in the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primaries conducted across Rivers State, with several loyalists emerging as candidates for the 2027 general elections.
The primaries, held across wards and federal constituencies in the state, reinforced the dominance of Wike’s political structure within the APC following the realignment that reshaped Rivers politics.
Ejes Gist News reports that prominent figures including Martins Amaewhule and Dumnamene Dekor secured decisive victories in their respective constituencies.
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Full List of APC House of Reps Primary Winners in Rivers State
| S/N | Winner | Federal Constituency | Votes Polled |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martins Amaewhule | Obio/Akpor | 17,968 |
| 2 | Dumnamene Dekor | Gokana/Khana | 17,073 |
| 3 | Solomon Bob | Abua/Odual/Ahoada East | 16,079 |
| 4 | Frederick Apiafi | Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro | 8,550 |
| 5 | Hon. Igwe Precious | Port Harcourt I | 5,885 |
| 6 | Blessing Amadi | Port Harcourt II | 5,674 |
| 7 | Cyril Hart | Degema/Bonny | 7,203 |
| 8 | Isobo Jack | Akuku-Toru/Asari-Toru | 11,303 |
| 9 | Felix Nwaeke | Eleme/Tai/Oyigbo | 18,605 |
| 10 | Victor Obuzor | Ahoada West/Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni | 15,626 |
| 11 | Chibuzor Nwamaka | Etche/Omuma | 10,440 |
| 12 | Nyebuchi Joy | Ikwerre/Emohua | 13,704 |
| 13 | Linda Stewart | Okrika/Ogu/Bolo | 12,347 |
Amaewhule Secures Obio/Akpor Ticket
Martins Amaewhule emerged victorious in the Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency primary after polling 17,968 votes.
Amaewhule, widely regarded as one of Wike’s closest political associates in Rivers State, now heads into the 2027 elections as the APC candidate for one of the state’s most politically strategic constituencies.
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Dekor Wins by Wide Margin
Incumbent federal lawmaker Dumnamene Dekor retained the APC ticket for Gokana/Khana Federal Constituency after defeating rival Israel Ngbuelo by a wide margin.
Dekor reportedly polled 17,073 votes against his challenger’s 1,220 votes, consolidating his political standing within the APC structure aligned with Wike.
Other Key Victories
Former lawmaker Solomon Bob clinched the APC ticket for Abua/Odual/Ahoada East Federal Constituency with 16,079 votes.
Frederick Apiafi secured the ticket for Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency after polling 8,550 votes.
Felix Nwaeke recorded one of the highest vote totals in the primaries, polling 18,605 votes to emerge candidate for Eleme/Tai/Oyigbo Federal Constituency.
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Electoral Committee Declares Exercise Peaceful
Chairman of the APC Election Committee, Wahab Owokoniran, announced the results at the party secretariat in Port Harcourt and described the exercise as orderly and peaceful.
According to him, the primaries were conducted without violence or major disruptions despite political tensions surrounding the exercise.
“I want to let the world know that the election was conducted in a peaceful atmosphere. We did not experience any form of rancour, infighting or any problem whatsoever.”
Political Implications for Rivers APC
Political observers say the outcome confirms the growing influence of Wike’s political camp within the APC structure in Rivers State.
Key takeaways from the primaries include:
- Consolidation of Wike-aligned figures across federal constituencies
- Emergence of a coordinated APC bloc ahead of the 2027 elections
- Expansion of Wike’s influence beyond the Peoples Democratic Party structure
- Intensified political rivalry within Rivers State ahead of governorship and National Assembly contests
The victories also position Wike loyalists to play a major role in determining the APC’s electoral direction in Rivers State during the 2027 general elections.
Breakdown of Rivers APC Reps Primaries
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Winners Announced | 13 |
| Highest Vote Total | Felix Nwaeke – 18,605 |
| Obio/Akpor Winner | Martins Amaewhule |
| Gokana/Khana Winner | Dumnamene Dekor |
| Exercise Status | Declared peaceful by committee |
The APC primaries in Rivers State are expected to shape the wider political contest in the South-South state as parties intensify preparations for the 2027 elections.
