He said the governorship election result showed that voters continue to reward performance and commitment to public welfare.
Overall, the portal showed that results from 2,390 of the state’s 2,445 polling units had been uploaded, representing 97.75 per cent completion.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is set for another term as his Prosperity Party won a landslide victory in the general elections held on June 1.
“She turned scattered effort into collective strength, and she taught a generation of market women that their work mattered,” said Mr Shettima
He described the victory as a reward for good governance and effective service delivery.
Mr Envuluanza polled 45,362 votes to defeat his closest rival, Labaran Maku of the Labour Party (LP), who secured 12,931 votes.
According to him, the outcome of the election reflects the confidence reposed in the senator-elect by the people of Rivers South-East senatorial district.
The governor was re-elected on Saturday after securing a total of 319,224 votes.
According to him, Mr George’s experience and contributions to the PDP make him a vital asset to the party.
He said the outcome of the election was a resounding endorsement of the governor’s performance and the people’s mandate.
