Orashi Endorses Dumo Lulu-Briggs for Rivers Guber Race

The Orashi National Congress (ONC) has expressed its backing for Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in the upcoming 2027 Rivers State governorship election. This endorsement was made at a special convention held in Erema, Ogba/Ebgema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the State. According to Nia'Bari Fakae, Special Adviser, Media, to Lulu-Briggs, the decision goes beyond a mere political endorsement, reflecting a rising demand from communities to have a meaningful role in selecting their state's leader.

Fakae emphasized that the endorsement is a testament to the democratic spirit in Nigeria, where citizens and communities want to have a say in who governs them. This is especially significant as debates about internal party democracy, political monetisation, and the influence of powerful political structures intensify ahead of the 2027 elections.

ONC sees Lulu-Briggs as a candidate who consistently champions equity, unity, and development across Rivers State, while calling for an end to political conflicts that might divert attention from the state's developmental needs.

Moreover, a recent legal development has shown that Lulu-Briggs has prevailed in a case challenging his NDC party's governorship candidacy, reinforcing his standing among supporters. The ONC's endorsement is thus seen as a vote of confidence in a political alternative, rather than just a party-related move. Fakae urged all stakeholders to heed the voice coming from the Orashi region as the state gears up for the 2027 governorship election.