Rivers ADC nominates Okumgba as deputy governorship candidate

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has announced the nomination of David Okumgba as its deputy governorship candidate for the upcoming 2027 general elections. Okumgba will partner with Dr. Gabriel Pidomson, a former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, who is the party's governorship candidate.

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His experience includes serving as South-South Zonal Secretary of a major political party, South-South Zonal Publicity Secretary, and Chairman of the Appeal Committee for Senatorial Primaries in Edo State.

The state chairman of the ADC, Chukwudi Dimgba, affirmed the nomination, describing Okumgba as a politician with significant leadership experience in both private and political spheres. Dimgba emphasized that the Pidomson-Okumgba ticket embodies competence, experience, inclusiveness, and a unified vision for a revitalized Rivers State.

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He also previously contested for the Rivers State House of Assembly, reflecting his longstanding commitment to democratic governance and grassroots representation.

Okumgba's political background includes serving as the South-South Zonal Secretary for a major political party and as its South-South Zonal Publicity Secretary. He also chaired the Appeal Committee for Senatorial Primaries in Edo State and previously ran for the Rivers State House of Assembly, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to democratic governance and grassroots representation.

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His wealth of political experience, organisational capacity, interpersonal skills, and deep understanding of the socio-political landscape of Rivers State make him an outstanding choice to partner with our governorship candidate, Hon. Gabriel Baritulem Pidomson.

The party expressed confidence that Okumgba's extensive political experience, organizational skills, and deep understanding of Rivers State's socio-political landscape make him an ideal running mate. The ADC believes the Pidomson-Okumgba ticket aligns with the aspirations of the people, offering the necessary leadership, competence, and integrity to advance the state. The party urged its members, supporters, and the residents of Rivers State to embrace the duo and support their movement for good governance, accountability, economic growth, security, and equal opportunities.

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This ticket represents competence, experience, inclusiveness, and a shared vision for a new Rivers State founded on good governance, accountability, economic growth, security, and equal opportunities for all.