The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rivers State chapter, has resolved to contest and win the forthcoming Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) bye-elections in Ahoada East Constituency II and Khana Constituency II, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The resolution was reached on Monday, January 19, 2026, during a tripartite extraordinary stakeholders’ meeting at the party’s secretariat on Woji Road, GRA, Port Harcourt.

The meeting brought together congressionally, democratically and constitutionally elected party officers at the state, local government and ward levels, alongside strategic stakeholders.

At the meeting, the party also unveiled a lineup of activities to strengthen internal cohesion and expand coalitions across local governments ahead of the byelections.

In his opening remarks, the Chairman of ADC in Rivers State, Sampson Leader, declared that the party’s doors remain open to all willing members of the public.

He maintained that any government that fails to guarantee the welfare and security of its people has failed in its responsibility and should be replaced through democratic means.

Also speaking, a chieftain of the party, Andrew Uchendu, expressed deep concern over the prevailing political situation in Rivers State, describing it as embarrassing.

He regretted that governance activities in the state had, in his view, come to a standstill, adding that a population of over six million people should not be “held hostage by two persons.”

According to him, both Rivers State and the country as a whole are in need of rescue. He emphasised that the ADC in Rivers State is operating strictly in line with the party’s constitution and directives from the national secretariat, stressing that no individual is permitted to impose party officers.

Also, the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee for the unveiling of ADC in Rivers State, Dr. Chukwudi Dimkpa, disclosed that the committee has largely put the necessary modalities in place to ensure a successful outing for the party.

Similarly, the Chairman of the Membership, Revalidation, Mobilisation and Registration Committee, Hon. John Bazia, said the committee is critically reviewing its scope of operations and mandate.

He explained that plans are underway to move across the local government areas to drive a mass mobilisation movement aimed at strengthening the party and positioning it for electoral success in the state.

Contributing, Honourable Asita noted that a defining attribute of leadership is the ability to foresee the future, lead effectively and mobilise support to shape society.

He revealed that coalition leaders across the country have identified the ADC as the platform to transform Nigeria and reposition it among the comity of nations, insisting that the present government would not retain power.

Former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Hon. Gabriel Pidomson, urged party members and supporters to intensify mobilisation efforts. He warned that it would be unfortunate for Rivers State not to be among the states delivering a new government when the nation celebrates political change.