By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has informed that eight people are currently angling for the party’s Governorship ticket in Rivers State ahead of the 2027 polls.
The Party also lauded former Governor Rotimi Amaechi for his bold action in officially throwing his hat into the Presidential ring.
In a statement on Monday, May 11, 2026, by its Chairman, Dr Chukwudi Dimkpa, the Rivers State chapter of the ADC, expressed satisfaction over what it described as the unprecedented wave of interest and participation in the affairs of the party in recent times.
Dimkpa emphasized that the growing interest shown by aspirants is an eloquent testimony to the growing level of acceptance of ADC as a veritable alternative political platform for credible leadership.
According to the Chairman, Amaechi’s formal declaration of interest in contesting for the Presidency seat, as well as his procurement of the nomination forms represent a defining moment in the growth of the Party.
“This is a clear indication that the Party has rapidly emerged as the preferred platform for credible leadership, progressive politics and people-driven governance.
“The formal declaration of intent by Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi to contest for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, marks yet another major milestone in the growing national momentum around the party.
“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 on the platform of the party.
“They are among others a former Secretary to the State Government SSG, former member of the House of Representatives, and former Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority NPA. Another former member of the House of Representatives and former Chairman of NIMASA, former Commissioner for Employment Generation, former Chief Medical Director, CMD, of the UPTH, renowned architect and successful private sector leaders and entrepreneurs”, Dimkpa stated,
Besides those interested in the state’s topmost job, the Chairman disclosed that a significant number of individuals interested in other positions both at the State and Federal levels have also signified their interests.
According to him, the surge in interest, growth and acceptance level of the party is a clear sign that the ADC is not just an alternative platform, but a veritable vehicle to drive the future of the country.
“ADC is now increasingly being seen as the vehicle for the future. What we are witnessing is not an ordinary political movement.
“It is a convergence of experience, competence, credibility, youth energy, and grassroots belief in new political direction for Rivers State and Nigeria.
“For years, many Nigerians complained that credible people stayed away from politics. Today, credible people are not only joining politics, they are deliberately choosing ADC.
“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”, Dimkpa noted.
He expressed happiness that Rivers people are now poised to enthrone a political order built on capacity, accountability and inclusiveness.
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