Incumbent governor Nyesom Wike, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was re-elected for a second term after winning 886,264 votes.
LAGOS - Nigeria's main opposition party has retained control of the key oil-producing state of Rivers, according to official results from a vote marred by violence and delay.
Wike dedicated his victory to people from the state "killed in defence of democracy", adding on Twitter: "They came with everything to destabilise us but we conquered." Roads were blocked around the building where election staff were counting votes, sparking a standoff with police who initially resisted with teargas but ultimately backed down.
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