The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted  the comments attributed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on the 2027 governorship succession, insisting that the choice of a governor rests with the electorate and not individual.

Speaking in Port Harcourt on Friday, the state chairman of the party, Chukwudi Dimkpa, said leadership emergence in a democracy is determined by the people through the ballot, not by individual preferences.

Dimkpa stated that the ADC is positioning itself as a credible platform anchored on transparency, internal democracy and broad-based participation.

According to him, the party is committed to building an inclusive political movement that reflects the aspirations of Rivers people.

On zoning, the ADC chairman acknowledged its role in fostering balance and inclusion, particularly between riverine and upland communities, but stressed that equity must be complemented by competence.

He added that the party would adopt a consultative approach in selecting its governorship candidate, with a view to presenting a credible aspirant capable of effective governance and acceptable across the state.

Dimkpa further said the party would, at the appropriate time, take decisions that would promote unity and strengthen democratic ideals.

The ADC maintained that governance, security and economic development remain top priorities for residents, noting that leadership choices ahead of the 2027 elections should reflect these critical concerns.