Nyesom Wike Wins Rivers PDP Governorship Primary Elections
The former Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, has won the governorship primary elections of the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State.
The election was held on Monday at Community Secondary School, Nkpolu in Port Harcourt Local Government Area. He polled1,083 votes, while Dumbari Dimkpa came second with 21 votes. West Ibinabo got three votes while Emmanuel Georgewill and Lee Maeba got one vote each. 17 out of the 24 governorship aspirants boycotted the exercise.
The election, which turned out peaceful, was conducted amidst heavy security provided by the Nigeria Police ForceDepartment of State Security and SpeAnti-Robbery Squad.
