A renowned business in Lagos state and a strong ally to the former Minister of transportation.
Mr Tonye Cole has won the Rivers State All Progressives Congress governorship primary.
Cole defeated three other primary candidates to become the party's governorship candidate in the state for the 2023 general election.
The technocrat received 986 votes, beating out Ojukaye Flag Amachree, Seconte Davies, Ibinabo West, and Benrard Mikko, who received 190, 47, 43, and 2 votes, respectively, to finish second, third, and fourth.
senator Magnus Abe received one despite not participating in the exercise.
Larry Odey, Chairman of the Rivers State APC Governorship Primaries Election, who announced the results, stated that a total of 1308 delegates were accredited, 1295 votes were cast, 1285 valid votes were cast, and 12 votes were voided.
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