The All Progressives Congress screening exercise for Rivers State House of Assembly aspirants has ended with the clearance of all 29 incumbent lawmakers aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, even as dozens of other hopefuls were disqualified, according to the committee’s final report obtained by our correspondent on Monday.
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The screening exercise concluded on Sunday, May 10, 2026, and a copy of the committee’s report was received by our correspondent on Monday.
The screening exercise concluded on Sunday, May 10, 2026, and a copy of the committee’s report was received by our correspondent on Monday.
In total, 33 aspirants were cleared, while 65 others were not cleared.
10. Nwoziri Chukwuemeka Best Bishop
The committee stated that it concluded its assignment on May 10, 2026, and commended aspirants, party officials, and security personnel for their cooperation and conduct throughout the exercise.
The report indicated that all 29 incumbent members led by the Deputy Speaker, Dumle Maol, were cleared to participate in the APC primaries for the Assembly poll in 2027, PUNCH Online had earlier reported.
The House Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, was said to have picked the nomination form for the House of Representatives. According to the report, the committee cited several reasons for disqualification, “including nomination by individuals who were not financially up-to-date members of the party, attempted inducement or bribery, submission of unsworn affidavits, failure to present voter cards or party membership slips, conflicting dates of birth, irregularities in documentation, and insufficient or invalid nominators, among others.”
