Chukwudi Dimkpa, former Managing Director of the Rivers State Signage and Advertisement Agency (RISAA), has been elected chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State. The election followed a consensus-based state congress conducted across all 23 local government areas and 319 wards. The party's Election Committee announced the result in Port Harcourt, confirming that new executives were also selected at both state and local levels. The process adhered to directives from the ADC's national leadership, according to the committee. A formal handover to the incoming executives is expected soon.
Dimkpa, speaking to Channels Television, said his emergence reflected the collective will of party members. He described the process as people-driven and pledged inclusive leadership. "In a democratic setting, power belongs to the people, and my emergence through consensus shows that it is people-driven," he said. "The ADC will remain people-centred. Registration is ongoing, and we are open to everyone who wants to be part of this movement."
Election Committee Chairperson Obaro Egunune said the exercise required unity and collaboration. "It was not an easy process, but we came together and ensured a smooth transition from the outgoing executives to the new leadership," Egunune said. "We appreciate the teamwork and support from party leaders and members. We must continue to work together as one family." Outgoing chairman Leader Sampson called the process thorough and credible, urging full support for the new leadership. "Now that a new executive has emerged, we must all support them to ensure the party moves forward and achieves victory in 2027," Sampson said.
Dimkpa touts consensus and people-driven leadership, yet the same party structure allowed a single committee to announce results without verified voting data. The claim of inclusivity rings hollow when transparency in delegate counts or ward-level breakdowns is absent. Sampson's full endorsement before a handover suggests the outcome was preordained, not organic. For Rivers ADC members, the promise of internal democracy now depends on whether dissenting voices are included, not just celebrated.
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