Eight aspirants vie for Rivers ADC gubernatorial nomination

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Eight aspirants have indicated interest in contesting the Rivers State governorship on the African Democratic Congress platform in the 2027 general elections.

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This is as the party hailed what it termed “boldness” of a former governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi, for picking the form to contest for the presidency on the ADC’s platform.

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Amaechi was the Minister of Transportation during the immediate past administration of late President Muhammadu Buhari.

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A statement issued by the State ADC chairman-elect, Dr Chukwudi Dimkpa, in Port Harcourt on Sunday night, said the party has continued to witness an unprecedented wave of political interest and participation ahead of next year’s general poll.

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Dimkpa, in the statement, said, “This is a clear indication that the party has rapidly emerged as the preferred platform for credible leadership, progressive politics, and people-driven governance.

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“The formal declaration of intent by Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi to contest for the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the platform of the African Democratic Congress marks yet another major milestone in the growing national momentum around the party.

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“In Rivers State, the level of interest generated within the ADC has been extraordinary. No fewer than eight prominent individuals have already indicated interest in contesting for the office of governor under the platform of the party.”

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Dimkpa said those who have so far shown willingness to contest for the state governorship include former public office holders, technocrats, accomplished professionals, and respected private-sector operators.

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They are, among others, a former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, a former member of the House of Representatives, and a former Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority.

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“Another former member of the House of Representatives and former Chairman of NIMASA, a former Commissioner for Employment Generation, a former Chief Medical Director of UPTH, a renowned architect and successful private sector leaders and entrepreneurs,” the statement added

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The party chairman revealed that several respected individuals from the state who are qualified have also expressed interest in contesting for the Senate, House of Representatives, and State Assembly positions across the state.

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He said the development sends a clear message that ADC is no longer viewed as an alternative party but one to beat.

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According to him, ADC is now increasingly being seen as the vehicle for the future.

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“It is a convergence of experience, competence, credibility, youth energy, and grassroots belief in a new political direction for Rivers State and Nigeria.

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“For years, many Nigerians complained that credible people stayed away from politics. Today, credible people are not only joining politics but also deliberately choosing ADC.

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“The growing influx of respected leaders and professionals into the party reflects increasing public confidence in the vision, internal democratic culture, and transformational agenda of ADC,” he said.

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Dimkpa noted that ADC in Rivers State remains committed to transparent processes, internal democracy, peaceful engagement, and issue-based politics as preparations intensify toward 2027.

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