1979 Rivers State gubernatorial election

The 1979 Rivers State gubernatorial election occurred on July 28, 1979. NPN candidate Melford Okilo won the election.[1][2]

1979 Rivers State gubernatorial election
July 28, 1979
 
Nominee Melford Okilo
Party NPN
Elected Governor

Melford Okilo
NPN

Results

Melford Okilo representing NPN won the election. The election held on July 28, 1979.[3][4][5][6][7]

References
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