Rivers State gubernatorial election, 2015
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The election for Governor of Rivers State took place on 11 April 2015. People's Democratic Party candidate Ezenwo Wike, who is a former Minister of State for Education defeated All Progressives Congress candidate Dakuku Peterside and Labour Party candidate Tonye Princewill.
The Governor and Deputy Governor of Rivers State are elected on the same ticket.[1]
PDP primary
People's Democratic Party candidate Ezenwo Wike ran an effective campaign and was unopposed for the 8 December 2014 Primary. He won with 97.65 percent of the vote against four other opponents, including Lee Maeba, the senator for Rivers State South East constituency.[2]
Candidates
- Ezenwo Wike, former Minister of State for Education
- Dumbari Dimkpa
- West Ibinabo
- Emmanuel Georgewill
- Lee Maeba, Senator
Results
PDP primary results[2] |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
PDP |
Ezenwo Wike |
1,083 |
97.65 |
|
PDP |
Dumbari Dimkpa |
21 |
1.89 |
|
PDP |
West Ibinabo |
3 |
0.27 |
|
PDP |
Emmanuel Georgewill |
1 |
0.09 |
|
PDP |
Lee Maeba |
1 |
0.09 |
Total votes |
1,109 |
100 |
APC primary
Candidates
Results
APC primary results[3] |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
APC |
Dakuku Peterside |
3,773 |
96.39 |
Invalid or blank votes |
140 |
3.57% |
Total votes |
3,914 |
100 |
General election
Results
See also
References
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