This victory for Tinubu in Wike's local government area is seen as a significant development in the presidential election, as Rivers State is traditionally a PDP stronghold. However, the outcome has not yet been officially declared, as collation is still ongoing in other parts of the country.
Following the announcement of the results, there have been mixed reactions from supporters of the various political parties. While some have expressed joy at the success of Tinubu, others have raised concerns about the credibility of the electoral process.
It should be noted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks, with allegations of vote-rigging and other irregularities. However, the electoral body has assured the public that it is committed to conducting free and fair elections, and has urged all parties to respect the outcome of the process.
As collation continues in other parts of the country, the final results of the presidential election are expected to be announced in the coming days.