{
  "id": 14219388,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T14:42:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ex-senator-heads-rivers-adc-gov-campaign-council/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has announced the leadership structure of its Governorship Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. The council includes representatives from various sectors, such as politics, professionals, grassroots organizers, women, youths, and other stakeholders. The state ADC Chairman, Dr. Chukwudi Dimkpa, announced the news in a statement issued in Port Harcourt. Sen. Andrew Uchendu, former Chairman of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, has been appointed as the Director-General of the campaign council, a role he previously held under former Governor Rotimi Amaechi. The ADC emphasized the importance of dedication, discipline, integrity, mutual respect, and accountability in the appointed roles.",
  "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/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Ex-senator heads Rivers ADC gov campaign council",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/ex-senator-heads-rivers-adc-gov-campaign-council",
        "published": "2026-10-13T14:36:06.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}