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Rivers: ADC forms 600-member council to combat godfatherism ahead of 2027 elections

Updated 18:30 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 18:30 WAT · 2 outlets reporting

Rivers State, Nigeria – The administrative block of the Rivers State government plays host to top-hierarchy government officials' offi
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The African Democratic Congress announced the creation of a 600-person campaign council aimed at eradicating godfatherism and improving governance in Rivers State. Senator Andrew Uchendu was named chair of the council, with Hon. Chimbiko Akarolo serving as director-general. The move is positioned as a strategic effort to strengthen the party's footing for the 2027 electoral contest.

What we know

  • The council comprises 600 members
  • Chairman: Senator Andrew Uchendu
  • Director-General: Hon. Chimbiko Akarolo
  • Purpose: challenge godfatherism and poor governance in Rivers
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Sources

  1. ADC Vows To Rescue Rivers From Godfatherism, Sets Up 600-Member Campaign Council – Naija News,
  2. 2027: ADC vows to rescue Rivers from godfatherism, inaugurates 600-man campaign council – The Eagle Online,

Updates

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