The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the nomination of David Okumgba as its Rivers State deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections.
The party’s Rivers State Chairman, Chukwudi Dimgba, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, confirming Okumgba as the running mate to the party’s governorship candidate and former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr. Gabriel Pidomson.
According to the statement, Okumgba is an experienced politician who has demonstrated leadership in both the private and political sectors.
Dimgba said the Pidomson-Okumgba ticket represents competence, experience, inclusiveness and a shared vision for a new Rivers State, urging residents to support the duo ahead of the 2027 elections.
The statement read:
“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.
“He also previously contested for the Rivers State House of Assembly, reflecting his longstanding commitment to democratic governance and grassroots representation.
“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.
“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.”
The party expressed confidence that the Pidomson-Okumgba ticket reflects the aspirations of Rivers people and offers the leadership, competence and integrity needed to move the state forward.
The statement further called on party members, supporters and residents of the state to rally behind the ticket.
“We call on all members of our great party, supporters, and the good people of Rivers State to receive Mr. David Amapakaye Okumgba with enthusiasm and to join us as we continue to build a broad-based movement committed to delivering a government that truly serves the people.”
Dimgba also assured that the ADC under his leadership would continue to inspire confidence, foster unity and work towards building “the Rivers State we all deserve.”
