The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State announces the nomination of David Amapakaye Okumgba as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Rivers State governorship election. Multiple outlets report that the party makes the announcement in a written statement released in Port Harcourt. Vanguard reports the statement is issued by the ADC Rivers State chairman, Dr. Chukwudi Dimgba, while Daily Post Nigeria cites a statement signed by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Chizy Enyi. The Punch states that Rivers ADC nominates Okumgba as deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. In the announcement, Okumgba is presented as a seasoned administrator and an accomplished businessman, according to Daily Post Nigeria. The reports do not provide details on a running mate pairing with a governorship candidate, the party’s platform, or timelines for any formal party primaries. Overall, the coverage is consistent that Okumgba is selected to contest as ADC’s deputy governorship candidate in 2027 under the Rivers State ticket.