Wike declares APC’s Kingsley Chinda next governor of Rivers State

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Wike declares APC’s Kingsley Chinda next governor of Rivers State

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Kingsley Chinda, will be the next governor of Rivers State. Additionally, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressed his support for Nigerians regarding rising fuel prices. Furthermore, a faction of the PDP led by Turaki has joined the G-100 opposition coalition against the APC.

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