The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has disclosed that eight aspirants have so far declared interest to contest for governorship position under the party, ahead of 2027 general elections in the State.
In a statement on Sunday, by the chairman-elect of ADC in Rivers State, Dr. Chukwudi Dimkpa said the party has continued to witness an unprecedented wave of political interest and participation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Dimkpa stated the development “is a clear indication that the party has rapidly emerged as the preferred platform for credible leadership, progressive politics, and people-driven governance”.
The party celebrated the “boldness” of the former governor of the state and a Minister of Transportation, Rt.Hon. Rotimi Amaechi for picking the form to contest for the presidency on the ADC’s platform.
Dimkpa noted that “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.
He disclosed that those who have so far shown willingness to contest for the governorship position of the state include former public office holders, technocrats, accomplished professionals, and respected private sector operators.
They are among others “a former Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), a former Member of the House of Representatives and former Executive Director, Marine & Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), 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 party chairman revealed also that beyond the governorship race, several highly qualified individuals have also expressed interest in contesting for Senate, House of Representatives, and State Assembly positions across the state.
This development, he said, sends a very clear message that ADC is no longer viewed as an alternative party. “ADC is now increasingly being seen as the vehicle for the future. He added that the momentum is organic.
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