ADC Sets Up Campaign Structure Across Rivers’ 23 LGAs
The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled the leadership and organisational structure of its governorship campaign council ahead of the 2027 general elections, with former Senator Andrew Uchendu appointed chairman. The state party chairman, Dr Chukwudi Dimkpa, announced the appointments in a statement he personally signed and issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Former Port Harcourt City Local Government Area chairman, Chimbiko Akarolo, was named Director-General of the council. Uchendu, a former Pro-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, is an ally of former Rivers State Governor and ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi. According to Dimkpa, the council brings together political leaders, professionals, grassroots organisers, women, youths and other stakeholders assigned responsibilities for coordinating campaign activities across the state’s 23 local government areas. Other appointments include vice chairmen, deputy directors-general, directorate leaders and department heads.
Dimkpa said every appointment came with a responsibility to serve with dedication, discipline, integrity, mutual respect and accountability. He disclosed that the full membership of the council’s 12 directorates would be released separately, with two directorates published daily from Wednesday, October 14, 2026. He also urged appointees whose names were not included in the initial leadership announcement to await the publication of their respective directorates. The ADC chairman called on all appointees to treat their positions as a call to service and work harmoniously within the approved campaign structure. He further urged party members and campaign council officials to remain committed to the party’s stated vision of building what he described as “the Rivers we deserve.” The appointments mark the unveiling of the party’s organisational framework for its governorship campaign ahead of the 2027 elections.
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