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.
The Governor and Deputy Governor of Rivers State are elected on the same ticket.
PDP primary People's Democratic Party candidate Ezenwo Wike ran an effective campaign and was unopposed for the 8 December 2014 Primary. He won with 97.65 percent of the vote against four other opponents, including Lee Maeba, the senator for Rivers State South East constituency.
Candidates Ezenwo Wike, former Minister of State for Education Dumbari Dimkpa West Ibinabo Emmanuel Georgewill Lee Maeba, Senator
Results
APC primary Candidates Dakuku Peterside, member of the House of Representatives
Results
General election Results
See also Nigerian National Assembly election, 2015 (Rivers State)
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