ADBN GENERAL ELECTIONS CENTRENigeria Decides 2027
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Rivers Decides 2027
Election guide, candidates, history and latest reports from Rivers State.
State profile
History and Election Context
Rivers State is in Nigeria’s South South geopolitical zone. It was created in 1967 and its capital is Port Harcourt.
Use this page for the state’s electoral history, major issues, battleground areas and verified developments ahead of the 2027 governorship and State House of Assembly elections.
The governorship race
Candidates and Running Mates
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From the state desk
Latest Rivers Election News
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Verified declarations
Rivers Results
Officially verified reports from the ADBN results desk.
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