Owhondah cited the lack of focus, seriousness, and insensitivity of the APC leadership in the state as the reason for dumping the party and withdrawing from the race.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/pdp-candidates-win-rivers-supplementary-elections/

Recall that the All Progressives Congress candidate for the election, Collins Owhondah had withdrawn from the race, less than 24 hours before the election and announced his defection to the PDP.

Source: https://punchng.com/inec-declares-pdp-winners-of-supplementary-elections-in-rivers/