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2023 Poll: Atiku Breaks Wike’s Shield, Secures First LGA Win in Rivers
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2023 Poll: Atiku Breaks Wike’s Shield, Secures First LGA Win in Rivers

by  Segun Adeyemi 1 min read

The presidential bannerman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has secured his first local government victory in Rivers state after being announced as the winner in Okrika local government.

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As reported by the Leadership Newspaper, his declaration was made by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Atiku, Wike
PDP's Atiku despite his rivalry with Gov Wike polled 8,476 votes to defeat Labour Party's Peter Obi and All Progressives Congress Bola Tinubu. Photo: Governor Nyesom Wike, Atiku Abubakar
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Okrika, headquarters of the LGA, is the hometown of former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, and the Director-General of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council in Rivers State, Dr. Abiye Sekibo.

Atiku garnered a total of 8,476 votes to defeat Labour Party (LP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates, Peter Obi and Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who scored 4,018 votes and 2,729 votes respectively.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.

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