The All Progressives Congress (APC) national working committees, which were set up to conduct delegate congresses and party primaries in Rivers State ahead of the House of Assembly bye-elections on February 21, have commended the party’s rising support among the electorates.
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Following the successful completion of the exercises in both constituencies on Sunday, January 25, 2026, committee members for Ahoada East State Constituency II and Khana State Constituency II made the remarks during a joint press briefing.
Shehu Dange, the party’s chairman and primary committee for Ahoada East State Constituency II, claimed Rivers State’s residents were more enamored with the party after Governor Siminalayi Fubara joined the APC.
The responses of residents of the constituency, in his opinion, reflect renewed confidence in the party’s leadership.
“We observed the people’s reactions as we maneuvered around the constituency. They are pleased with the new direction and the APC’s new leadership.
The APC family has grown even more at ease under Governor Fubara’s leadership. Rivers State’s leadership and focus have made the party stronger, according to Danger.
Barrister Smart Iheanazor, the delegate’s representative’s representative for Ahoada East State Constituency II, also gave an address praising the public’s faith in the governor.
There was no doubt about their commitment, especially when they chanted “Renewed Hope” in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
He continued, “The entire Ahoada area turned out very well,” as we saw.
Ayoala Peter, the delegate congress and party primary committee for Khana State Constituency II, said on his part that under Governor Fubara’s leadership, the APC is well-positioned to win the 2027 general elections and the bye-elections on February 21.
Party members patiently despite the distance between wards and the time it took to get to some of them.
We observed their joy and willingness to take part in the process, Peter said.
Prior to the bye-elections, APC committees held ward congresses in Khana and Ahoada East to elect electors.
The Congress and Primary Committee, led by Shehu Dange, led the exercise in Ahoada East State Constituency II, along with members of the party’s appeal committee, and Smart Iheanazor served as Secretary.
The Assistant Election Officer in charge of Operations for the Local Government Area, Okogbule Emilia, served as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The process was also closely monitored by security organizations, including the Nigerian Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS).
Party members had a voice vote at the congress.
Similar to how the APC congress in Khana State Constituency II was held concurrently, with party officials acting as delegates’ judges using an open voting system.
Ayoala Peter presided over the exercise, which was closely monitored by INEC officials and security organizations, including the DSS and the Nigeria Police Force.
In each of the constituencies, five delegates were chosen.
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