The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has declared that it will take over key leadership positions in the state, including the Government House in 2027.

The State Chairman of the party, Dr. Chukwudi Dimkpa, said recent developments within political parties in the state and the emergence of candidates had positioned the ADC strongly for victory in the next general election.

Dimkpa also dismissed as false and misleading claims by one of the governorship aspirants, Allen Idaso Ezekiel-Hart, that the party’s governorship primary held on May 24, 2026, in the state was manipulated to favour certain individuals.

Ezekiel-Hart had reportedly stated that he would pursue his grievances through the party’s internal mechanisms and cautioned fellow aspirant, Dr. Farah Dagogo, against invoking the name of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to validate claims of victory at the primary.

“We will exhaust every legal channel within the party. I will not rock the boat unnecessarily, but the party must recognise that I won the primaries,” Ezekiel-Hart was quoted as saying.

Reacting , Dimkpa maintained that the party leadership remained committed throughout the exercise to transparency, fairness, and strict adherence to the constitution and electoral guidelines of the ADC.

He said all aspirants were duly informed of the procedures leading to the primary election and were given equal opportunity to participate in the process.

According to him, “the emergence of Dr. Gabriel Baritulem Pidomson as the party’s candidate reflected the collective decision and overwhelming support of delegates and stakeholders from the 23 local government areas of Rivers State.”

Dimkpa further refuted insinuations that the process was manipulated or influenced by external interests, stressing that former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, did not interfere with the process or impose any aspirant on the party.

The ADC chairman added that the party maintained open communication with aspirants and their representatives throughout the exercise, urging members of the public to disregard statements capable of causing tension or division within the party.

“The ADC remains united and focused. Our priority now is to consolidate on the success of the primary process and continue working towards providing credible leadership and a better future for the people of Rivers State,” he stated.
Recall that Dr. Gabriel Pidomson, a former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, emerged as the ADC governorship candidate for the 2027 election after defeating Dr. Farah Dagogo, Dr. Sokonte Davies, and Ezekiel-Hart in the primary election.