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APC Expresses Profound Appreciation to Rivers State Electorate for Overwhelming Support

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed its gratitude to the people of Rivers State for their strong backing in the recent local government elections, where the party secured 20 out of 23 chairmanship seats. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, acknowledged the victory as a testament to the public's trust in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration and its Renewed Hope Agenda. The party commended its leaders, members, and supporters for their tireless efforts, as well as the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) and security agencies for ensuring a peaceful election.

Key Takeaways:

  • APC won 20 out of 23 contested chairmanship seats in Rivers State's local government elections.
  • The party attributed the victory to the strong confidence of the people in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration and its Renewed Hope Agenda.
  • APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, commended the party's leaders, members, and supporters for their efforts in securing the victory.
  • The party also appreciated the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) and security agencies for ensuring a peaceful election.
  • APC rejected allegations of foul play hurled by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the elections.
  • The party expressed gratitude to the Rivers state electorate for their support and pledged to work together to build a stronger and more united Rivers state.

Statistics:

  • APC won 20 out of 23 chairmanship seats in Rivers State's local government elections (Source: APC statement).
  • The party secured a winning margin of 87.0% (20/23) in the elections (Source: APC statement).
  • The Renewed Hope Agenda is a flagship initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration (Source: APC statement).
  • Rivers State has a total number of 23 local government areas (Source: Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] website).

Sources:

  • APC statement, Monday, Abuja (cited as "APC statement").
  • Source not explicitly provided for the total number of local government areas in Rivers State; however, this information can be confirmed on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) website.

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