The former Minister of State for Education, Nyesom Wike today emerged the governorship candidate on the PDP platform in Rivers State. The primary which was said to have been very peaceful was conducted at the Community Secondary School, Nkpolu Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Wike polled a total of 1,083 votes, while Dumbari Dimkpa came second with a mere 21 votes, West Ibinabo got 3 votes while Emmanuel Georgewell and Tee Maeba got 1 vote each.