**Rivers: APC Takes Ahoada East II By-Election Seat** In a recent by-election held in Ahoada East II Constituency of Rivers State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Napoleon Ukalikpe, has emerged victorious. This victory was declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the INEC office in Ahoada town. According to the results announced by the Returning Officer, Rosemary Ogu, Ukalikpe secured a significant lead in the election with a total of 3,980 votes. This impressive margin is a testament to the APC's growing influence in the Rivers State politics. The by-election, which was keenly contested, saw a total of 87 polling unit results uploaded to the INEC results viewing portal, representing 98.85 per cent of the total results. While the remaining 0.15 per cent of results are yet to be uploaded, the APC's victory is all but confirmed. The outcome of this by-election has sent a strong signal to politicians in Rivers State that the APC is a force to be reckoned with. The party's ability to win key seats in the state is likely to have far-reaching implications for the 2023 general elections. In the context of Rivers State politics, the APC's victory in Ahoada East II Constituency II is a significant development. The state has been dominated by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for many years, but the APC's growing influence could signal a shift in the state's political landscape. As the APC basks in the glory of its victory, it remains to be seen how this will play out in the state's future elections. Will the party's growing influence continue to gain momentum, or will the PDP push back? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - the APC's victory in Ahoada East II Constituency II has set the stage for an exciting political season in Rivers State.