Governor Siminalayi Fubara has congratulated All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates Ukalikpe Napoleon and Loolo Bulabari Henrietta on their victory in Saturday’s bye-elections into the Rivers State House of Assembly.
The Independent National Electoral Commission conducted the polls on February 21, 2026, to fill vacant seats in Ahoada East State Constituency and Khana State Constituency II.
At the end of the exercise, Ukalikpe emerged winner in Ahoada East, while Bulabari clinched victory in Khana II, defeating candidates of other political parties.
Reacting to the outcome in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, Governor Fubara described the victories as well deserved.
“It is the beauty of democracy. When the people believe in your capacity, they will give you their votes. I look forward to working with them and their colleagues in the State House of Assembly,” the governor said.
Fubara also commended residents of the affected constituencies for maintaining peace and order before, during and after the elections, noting that their conduct reflected growing democratic maturity in the state.
Fubara Hails APC’s Ukalikpe, Bulabari on Rivers Bye-Election Wins
