{
  "id": 14218307,
  "title": "Ex-senator heads Rivers ADC gov campaign council",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/ex-senator-heads-rivers-adc-gov-campaign-council",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T14:36:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ex-senator-heads-rivers-adc-gov-campaign-council/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the leadership and organizational structure of its Governorship Campaign Council for the 2027 elections in Rivers State. This announcement was made by Dr. Chukwudi Dimkpa, the ADC State Chairman, in a statement signed and released in Port Harcourt.\n\nThe campaign council comprises political leaders, professionals, grassroots organizers, women, youths, and other stakeholders, all dedicated to overseeing campaign activities across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state. The state ADC Chairman announced the appointment of Senator Andrew Uchendu, former Chairman of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, as the Director-General of the Campaign Council. Uchendu, who served as Pro-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, is a supporter of former Rivers State Governor and ADC Vice Presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi.\n\nOther key appointees include Vice Chairmen, Deputy Directors-General, Directorate leaders, and Department Heads. Dimkpa emphasized the responsibility of each appointment, stating that every member should serve with dedication, discipline, integrity, mutual respect, and accountability. The full membership of the 12 Directorates will be released in two directorates daily, starting from October 14, 2026. Dimkpa urged all appointees to uphold the vision of building a better Rivers State, and to work together within the approved campaign council structure.",
  "summary": "The Rivers State ADC has unveiled its 2027 Governorship Campaign Council, appointing ex-Senator Andrew Uchendu as chairman and Chimbiko Akarolo as DG. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-senator-heads-rivers-adc-gov-campaign-council/",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr. Chukwudi Dimkpa announces ADC Rivers governor campaign council leadership.",
    "Senator Andrew Uchendu appointed as Director-General of campaign council.",
    "Campaign council members to be revealed daily starting October 14, 2026."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Ex-senator heads Rivers ADC gov campaign council",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/ex-senator-heads-rivers-adc-gov-campaign-council-14219388",
        "published": "2026-10-13T14:42:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}