A stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Emeka Beke, has emerged chairman of the party in the State.
Emeka Beke polled 1,570 votes to win his fellow contestant, Chizy Nyemosele, who got five votes.
Beatrice Dappa-Amobi emerged the woman leader; Gbarato Baridakara, the Youth Leader while Chris Fynbone emerged Publicity Secretary to be assisted by Darlington Nwauju.
The Secretary to Rivers State Congress Committee, Mathew Adoyi-Omale, who announced the results, described the process as fair and credible.
He commended the officials of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their support.
Beke, in his acceptance speech, commended the delegates for the trust reposed in him and pledged to work with everyone including those who contested with him to ensure that APC formed the state government in 2023.
