The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State unveils Major Jack as the deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 elections, placing him on the party’s ticket with Kingsley Ogundu Chinda. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Ikenga Chibike, confirms the development on Tuesday.
Chinda is described by the outlets as emerging as the APC governorship candidate after May 2026 primaries. Both reports also frame Jack’s selection as part of APC efforts to strengthen support across the state, including the riverine areas. One outlet notes that Jack is the Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly and that his choice is intended to achieve geographical balance and improve grassroots outreach.
The reports further add that Jack defected to the APC in December 2025, along with Speaker Martin Amaewhule and other lawmakers, which is presented as boosting the party’s presence in the Assembly. Overall, the coverage focuses on the joint ticket announcement ahead of the 2027 Rivers governorship contest.
