The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has nominated David Amapakaye Okumgba as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Rivers State governorship election, pairing him with the party’s governorship flag bearer and former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr. Gabriel Baritulem Pidomson.
The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Rivers State Chairman of the ADC, Chukwudi Dimgba, who described Okumgba as an experienced politician with a proven record of leadership in both the political and private sectors.
According to the party, Okumgba brings years of political experience, having served as South South Zonal Secretary and South South Zonal Publicity Secretary of a major political party.
He also chaired the Appeal Committee for the Edo State senatorial primaries and previously contested for a seat in the Rivers State House of Assembly.
Dimgba said the Pidomson-Okumgba ticket reflects competence, inclusiveness and integrity, adding that both candidates share a vision of delivering good governance, economic growth, improved security and equal opportunities for the people of Rivers State.
“The party is confident that the Pidomson-Okumgba ticket reflects the aspirations of the people of Rivers State and offers the leadership, competence and integrity required to move the state forward,” the statement said. The party also called on its members, supporters and residents of the state to rally behind the ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. Pidomson emerged as the ADC governorship candidate in May after winning the party’s primary election conducted across the state’s 23 local government areas, polling 112,086 votes to defeat other aspirants.
The latest nomination completes the party’s governorship ticket as the ADC intensifies preparations for the 2027 elections in Rivers State.
