Latest news in rivers state apc

Rivers State APC! Here are some of the latest news and updates from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State:

1. Governorship Primary Tussle: The APC in Rivers State is still embroiled in a bitter dispute over the outcome of its governorship primary election, which was held in May 2022. The party's National Working Committee (NWC) had declared Tonye Cole as the winner, but his opponent, Senator Magnus Abe, has been contesting the result, claiming that the election was marred by irregularities.

2. Court Ruling: In a recent development, a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has ordered the APC to conduct a fresh governorship primary election in Rivers State. The court ruled that the primary election conducted by the party was unlawful and unconstitutional.

3. APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the APC in Rivers State has deepened, with some party members calling for the resignation of the state chairman, Igo Aguma. Aguma has been accused of being biased in favor of Tonye Cole and has been criticized for his handling of the party's affairs in the state.

4. Senator Abe's Defection: Senator Magnus Abe, who was a key contender in the APC governorship primary election, has defected to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Abe had been a member of the APC for many years and was a strong critic of the party's leadership in Rivers State.

5. APC's Poor Performance in 2023 Elections: The APC performed poorly in the 2023 elections in Rivers State, losing all the senatorial and House of Representatives seats to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The party also lost the governorship election to the PDP candidate, Siminialayi Fubara.

6. Party Reconciliation Efforts: The APC leadership in Rivers State has launched a reconciliation effort to mend fences and resolve the crisis in the party. The party has set up a reconciliation committee, which is expected to meet with aggrieved party members and resolve the outstanding issues.

These are some of the latest news and updates from the APC in Rivers State. The party is still grappling with the aftermath of the governorship primary election and the poor performance in the 2023 elections.