The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State alleges that a plot exists to rig the 2027 elections. The party says the plan involves individuals it associates with the Rainbow Coalition and claims the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) vice-chancellor, Prof. Princewill Chike, is among those connected to the scheme. ADC officials also say the vice-chancellor may influence the appointment of election officials ahead of polling.

In statements shared through a video, the ADC’s Rivers publicity secretary, Chizy Enyi, links Prof. Chike to the Rainbow Coalition, describing it as a cross-party socio-political group connected to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. The ADC also cites what it portrays as visible branding at UNIPORT and claims that any returning officers recommended for the election would be members of the coalition. Both outlets frame these claims as allegations and present no independent verification.

While the reports broadly agree on the allegations, they mainly differ in emphasis and wording. The core points remain that the ADC is raising concerns about election integrity and associating the alleged influence with Prof. Chike and the Rainbow Coalition.