The former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has suffered another political defeat.
This is as information reach 247ureports.com indicate that there was a massive turnout of voters at polling unit near his house in Rivers State where he typically casts his votes.
Preliminary information suggests the candidate of the APP won at the Wike polling unit with a considerable marjin.
Meanwhile, casting of votes remain ongoing at some locations where the elections arrived late and at areas where the turnout remain massive.
Some protests were recorded today as the voting began. The protests consisted of members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesom Wike who were seeking cancellation of election exercise. They were limited in number. Counter protests were recorded comprising of supporters of the State government seeking for the electoral exercise to continue. They comprised of many market women.
In all, the turnout was above normal.
