The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has announced an unprecedented surge in political interest and participation ahead of the 2027 general elections, with eight governorship aspirants emerging on its platform.
Growing Confidence in ADC
In a statement issued by the party's chairman in the state, Chukwudi Dimkpa, the ADC noted that the growing interest reflects increasing confidence in the party as a credible alternative political platform. Dimkpa highlighted that the decision of former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, to seek the ADC presidential ticket marks a major milestone in the national momentum surrounding the party.
Dimkpa stated: "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." He added that those indicating interest include former public office holders, technocrats, professionals, and private sector operators.
List of Aspirants
Among the aspirants are a former Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), former members of the House of Representatives, a former Executive Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), a former Chairman of NIMASA, a former Commissioner for Employment Generation, and a former Chief Medical Director of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH).
Dimkpa also mentioned that several individuals have shown interest in contesting Senate, House of Representatives, and State Assembly seats across the state. He described the trend as a convergence of experience, competence, credibility, youth energy, and grassroots belief in a new political direction for Rivers State and Nigeria.
A New Political Vehicle
He further maintained that the influx of professionals and political actors into the ADC demonstrates that the party is increasingly viewed as the vehicle for the future, built on ideas, capacity, accountability, inclusion, and development-driven leadership. The ADC's growing appeal comes as other parties like the All Progressives Congress (APC) have also recorded at least three governorship aspirants, including Governor Siminalyi Fubara, Tonye Cole, and George Kelly, an ally of Nyesom Wike.
