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ADC names Okumgba as Rivers deputy governorship candidate for 2027
By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has announced the nomination of Mr. David Amapakaye Okumgba as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt by the party’s state chairman, Dr. Chukwudi Dimgba. According [] The post ADC names Okumgba as Rivers deputy governorship candidate for 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 7, 2026
ADC names Okumgba Deputy Governorship candidate for 2027 Rivers election
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rivers State Chapter, has announced the nomination of David Amapakaye Okumgba as its Deputy Governorship Candidate for the 2027 Rivers State governorship election. The announcement was contained in a statement signed on Monday by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Chizy Enyi. The party described Okumgba as a seasoned administrator, accomplished businessman and [] ADC names Okumgba Deputy Governorship candidate for 2027 Rivers election
Vanguard News
· Jul 5, 2026
Let us give the best candidate a chance to lead Rivers State, says Wobo
By Okhumeode Mikairu The President General of Our Will, the OK Chinda’s support group, which spread across various LGA’S of Rivers state, Barrister Glory Wobo , in this interview with the media, harps on the need for Rivers State people to allow the best candidate in the coming governorship election to lead Rivers State. Excepts: [] The post Let us give the best candidate a chance to lead Rivers State, says Wobo appeared first on Vanguard News.
Malay Mail
· Jul 5, 2026
Johor campaign billboards torn down in Bukit Batu, Pakatan hopeful Arthur Chiong cries sabotage
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Legit.ng
· Jul 1, 2026
Tinubu or Atiku: Tension as top northern state reveals who Arewa people will Vote for
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SundayTimes
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Related coverage for "ADC names Okumgba as Rivers deputy governorship candidate for 2027": Daily Post Nigeria — ADC names Okumgba Deputy Governorship candidate for 2027 Rivers election. Vanguard News — Let us give the best candidate a chance to lead Rivers State, says Wobo. Malay Mail — Johor campaign billboards torn down in Bukit Batu, Pakatan hopeful Arthur Chiong cries sabotage. Legit.ng — Tinubu or Atiku: Tension as top northern state reveals who Arewa people will Vote for. Voice of Nigeria — Benue APC Aspirant Urges Fresh Primary, Seeks Declaration As Winner. SundayTimes — Phumzile Van Damme, IFP’s Van der Merwe ‘ambassador candidates’