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2015 Rivers State gubernatorial election

2015 Rivers State gubernatorial election

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The election for Governor of Rivers State took place on 11 April 2015. People's Democratic Party candidate Ezenwo Wike, a former Minister of State for Education defeated All Progressives Congress candidate Dakuku Peterside and Labour Party candidate Tonye Princewill.

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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

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APC primary

Candidates

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General election

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    Onoyume, Jimitota (13 April 2015). "Rivers Election Result: INEC declares Wike winner". Vanguard. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  2. [2]
    "Wike wins Rivers PDP gov primary". The Punch. 8 December 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  3. [3]
    Onoyume, Jimitota (4 December 2014). "Senator Abe absent at primaries". Vanguard. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  4. [4]
    "Official Results of Rivers State Governorship Election Declared By INEC". Scan News. 15 April 2015. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
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