The Action People’s Party (APP) secured 22 of the 23 local government chairmanship positions in the recently concluded elections in Rivers State, signaling a major political shift.
Adolphus Enebeli, chief electoral officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), announced the results on Saturday in Port Harcourt, marking a pivotal moment for local governance in the state.
Following this sweeping victory, prominent human rights lawyer and activist Chidi Anselm Odinkalu shared a photo on his official X handle (formerly Twitter) symbolizing the collapse of former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike’s political stronghold. The image has since sparked widespread reactions on social media.
Odinkalu’s post is being interpreted as a reflection of Wike’s waning influence in Rivers State politics, particularly after the overwhelming success of the APP.
Many users on X have shared their views, with some seeing the picture as a clear indication that Wike’s political dominance in the state has come to an end.
Comments have ranged from support for the APP’s success to critiques of Wike’s political legacy.
The photo has intensified the debate surrounding Rivers State’s political future, with many awaiting Wike’s next move in the aftermath of this electoral outcome.
Peoplesmind