2015 Rivers State gubernatorial election

The election for Governor of Rivers State took place on 11 April 2015. People's Democratic Party candidate Ezenwo Wike, a former Minister of State for Education defeated All Progressives Congress candidate Dakuku Peterside and Labour Party candidate Tonye Princewill.

2015 Rivers State gubernatorial election
11 April 2015
 
PDP
Nominee Ezenwo Wike Dakuku Peterside
Party PDP APC
Running mate Ipalibo Banigo Okorie Asita
Popular vote 1,029,102 124,896
Percentage 87.77% 10.65%

Governor before election

Chibuike Amaechi
All Progressives Congress

Elected Governor

Ezenwo Wike
People's Democratic Party

The Governor and Deputy Governor of Rivers State are elected on the same ticket.

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