Wike Declares Chinda as Next Rivers State Governor
On Tuesday, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, declared Kingsley Ogundu Chinda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, as the next governor of Rivers State ahead of the 2027 election. This declaration occurred at a reception organized by Ogbakor Ikwerre in Obiri-Ehie.
Wike introduced Chinda, a serving member of the House of Representatives representing the Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency and former Minority Leader, as the politician expected to succeed Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Chinda emerged as the APC candidate after the party's primary election in May, securing 268,497 votes.
His candidacy followed Governor Fubara's withdrawal from the race, which he stated was in the interest of peace and stability in Rivers State. Wike has previously expressed support for Chinda, describing him as an experienced politician suitable for the governorship position.
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