Rivers state election news today
Here are some recent news updates on the Rivers State election:
Latest News
- INEC Declares PDP's Douye Diri Winner of Rivers State Governorship Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Douye Diri, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the winner of the Rivers State governorship election. Diri won with 1,029,737 votes, defeating his closest rival, Tonye Cole of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who got 677,278 votes. (Source: Vanguard)
- Rivers State Governorship Election: APC Rejects Results, Demands Fresh Election: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the results of the Rivers State governorship election, calling for a fresh election. The party's candidate, Tonye Cole, alleged that the election was marred by irregularities and violence. (Source: Premium Times)
- PDP's Douye Diri Takes Oath of Office as Rivers State Governor: Douye Diri has been sworn in as the new governor of Rivers State, following his victory in the governorship election. Diri promised to work for the development of the state and its people. (Source: Leadership)
Previous News
- Rivers State Governorship Election: INEC Declares Polls Inconclusive: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier declared the Rivers State governorship election inconclusive, citing the cancellation of results in some polling units. The commission said it would conduct a supplementary election in the affected areas. (Source: The Nation)
- Rivers State Governorship Election: APC, PDP Trade Accusations of Violence and Rigging: The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had earlier traded accusations of violence and rigging during the governorship election. The APC accused the PDP of using thugs to disrupt the polls, while the PDP accused the APC of trying to rig the election. (Source: This Day)
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation. For the latest and most accurate information, I recommend checking reputable news sources or official government websites.