title: 1979 Rivers State gubernatorial election
text: # 1979 Rivers State gubernatorial election
  
  The 1979 Rivers State gubernatorial election occurred on July 28, 1979. NPN candidate Melford Okilo won the election.
  
  ## Results
  
  Melford Okilo representing NPN won the election. The election held on July 28, 1979.
  
  