A Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt has upheld a High Court ruling that nullified the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward, local government, and state congresses in Rivers State, Nigeria, sparking political commentary.

Alabo Dakorinama George-Kelly, a former Rivers State APC governorship aspirant, has credited Governor Wike's visionary leadership for giving structure to the All Progressives Congress in the state, while also congratulating Chinda and backing Tinubu's reelection.

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Chike Amaewhule, and 12 other aspirants have successfully secured All Progressives Congress (APC) tickets for federal constituency seats.