The Rivers State governor Chibuike Amaechi has been re-elected chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum defeating his opponent Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State by 3 votes.

Mr. Amaechi won 19 votes from the 35 governors present, while Mr. Jang, a late entrant to the competition garnered 16 votes.  Gombe state governor was said to be absent during the election.

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