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2027: Rivers people will decide next governor – ADC

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that the people of Rivers and not an individual will decide the next governor of the state in

2027: Rivers people will decide next governor – ADC
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April 25, 2026·1 min read

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that the people of Rivers and not an individual will decide the next governor of the state in 2027.

The party spoke while responding to remarks attributed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, concerning the 2027 governorship succession in the state.

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Speaking in Port Harcourt on Thursday, the state chairman of the party, Chukwudi Dimkpa, said the electorate through democratic participation would make their choice in 2027.

Dimkpa said that the ADC was positioning itself as a credible platform with emphasis on transparency, internal democracy, and broad-based participation.

He said the party was committed to building an inclusive political movement that reflected the interests of Rivers residents.

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