In a significant political development in Rivers State, loyalists of the Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike dominated the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primaries held on Saturday, securing victories in all 13 federal constituencies. Notably, State Assembly Speaker Martins Amaewhule emerged as the winner for the Obio/Akpor ticket, garnering 17,968 votes. This outcome followed the disqualification of four aspirants aligned with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, which included three incumbent House members, thereby exacerbating the existing rift between the two factions. The results underscore the intensifying political rivalry in one of Nigeria's most contentious states.
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