APC Declares Primaries in Rivers State Null and Void, Dismisses Wike's Allies
"You're sacked": APC tells Wike's allies elected in last month's primaries
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has declared all nominations from its recent primaries invalid, affecting candidates including Kingsley Chinda, an ally of former Governor Nyesom Wike. This decision follows the withdrawal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
- 01The APC leadership in Rivers State has reinstated itself and nullified recent primaries.
- 02Kingsley Chinda, previously nominated as the APC governorship candidate, is among those affected.
- 03Nyesom Wike's allies were also nominated for the 2027 national and state Houses of Assembly elections.
- 04The decision follows the withdrawal of Governor Siminalayi Fubara from the race.
- 05The APC's actions may reshape the party's strategy ahead of the upcoming elections.
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has declared all nominations from its recent primaries null and void. This decision impacts Kingsley Chinda, who was nominated as the APC governorship candidate, and other allies of former Governor Nyesom Wike, who were also selected as candidates for the 2027 national and state Houses of Assembly elections. The announcement comes after Governor Siminalayi Fubara's withdrawal from the race, highlighting a significant shift in the party's leadership and strategy as it prepares for upcoming elections. The APC's reinstated leadership aims to redefine its candidate selection process in the state.
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The nullification of the primaries could lead to a complete overhaul of APC's candidate lineup in Rivers State for the upcoming elections.
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