{"id":4553,"date":"2026-10-30T20:45:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T20:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/30\/2027-rivers-adc-seeks-ikwerre-elders-support-for-atiku-amaechi\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T20:45:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T20:45:26","slug":"2027-rivers-adc-seeks-ikwerre-elders-support-for-atiku-amaechi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/30\/2027-rivers-adc-seeks-ikwerre-elders-support-for-atiku-amaechi\/","title":{"rendered":"2027: Rivers ADC seeks Ikwerre Elders\u2019 support for Atiku, Amaechi"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt<\/p>\n

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has met with leaders of the Ikwerre ethnic nationality to seek support for its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, ahead of the 2027 general elections.<\/p>\n

The party\u2019s leadership, led by its state chairman, Dr. Chukwudi Dimkpa, visited Ogbakor Ikwerre, the apex socio-cultural organisation of the Ikwerre people, to present its candidates and solicit the elders\u2019 support.<\/p>\n

Dimkpa told the elders and community leaders that the party considered it important to present its candidates to them as respected statesmen and custodians of Ikwerre cultural heritage.<\/p>\n

He said an Atiku-Amaechi presidency would focus on moving the country forward, adding that the ADC chose the duo because of their experience and readiness to turn around the nation\u2019s fortunes.<\/p>\n

The state chairman also used the opportunity to formally present the party\u2019s governorship candidate, Dr. Gabriel Pidomson, his running mate, Mr. David Okumgba, as well as its senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly candidates of Ikwerre extraction, seeking the elders\u2019 prayers and support.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ADC as a party recognises Ogbakor Ikwerre as a foremost socio-cultural institution representing the identity, heritage and collective interests of the Ikwerre ethnic nationality,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

In his address, Pidomson reminded the elders of the significance of Amaechi\u2019s vice-presidential candidacy, describing him as an illustrious son of Ikwerre who is running alongside Atiku on the ADC presidential ticket.<\/p>\n

He expressed hope that the Atiku-Amaechi ticket would emerge victorious in the 2027 presidential election, with Atiku becoming president and Amaechi vice-president.<\/p>\n

Pidomson described the prospect of an Ikwerre son occupying the nation\u2019s second-highest political office as significant to the political history and national participation of the ethnic nationality.<\/p>\n

He also pledged inclusive governance if elected governor of Rivers State.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I am elected Governor of Rivers State, I promise to be a governor for all Rivers people, irrespective of ethnic background, political affiliation or other differences.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will build a new Rivers State that will reflect the collective aspirations of its people, with emphasis on inclusive governance, unity, development and the wellbeing of citizens,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

In his remarks, the ADC Deputy National Chairman and Chairman of the Rivers State Governorship Campaign Council, Senator Andrew Uchendu, commended Ogbakor Ikwerre for its contributions to the development and continued existence of Rivers State.<\/p>\n

Uchendu recalled the roles played by prominent personalities, including centenarian Prof. Otonti Nduka, Chief Samson Agbaru and Prof. Augustine Ahiazu, in the struggle for greater recognition, inclusion and political representation for the Ikwerre people.<\/p>\n

He said their sacrifices and sustained efforts contributed to the emergence of three governors of Rivers State from Ikwerre extraction.<\/p>\n

The ADC delegation was received by the President-General of Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation Worldwide, HRM King Godspower W. Onuekwa, PhD; its First Vice-President, Prof. Hilary Wordu; Prof. Otonti Nduka; Chief Samson Agbaru; Prof. Augustine Ahiazu and other prominent members.<\/p>\n

The Ogbakor Ikwerre leadership welcomed the ADC delegation and offered prayers, blessings and advice.<\/p>\n

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