A close associate of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, Olaka Nwogu of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has won the Rivers Southeast Senatorial by-election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Nwogu’s victory on Saturday following the weekend poll. His win is seen as a boost for Wike’s political influence, particularly within the “Rainbow Coalition” he has assembled. The result has been contested by the Action Alliance (AA) candidate, who has vowed to challenge the outcome in court. Details regarding the specific vote count were not provided in the initial report. This by-election was held to fill a vacant seat in the Senate representing the Rivers Southeast Senatorial District. The outcome underscores ongoing political maneuvering within Rivers State.