{
  "id": 2970319,
  "title": "Rivers: ADC alleges plot to rig 2027 elections, links varsity VC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/rivers-adc-alleges-plot-to-rig-2027-elections-links-varsity-vc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T07:21:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/24/rivers-adc-alleges-plot-to-rig-2027-elections-links-varsity-vc/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has accused the University of Port Harcourt's Vice Chancellor, Professor Princewill Chike, of involvement in a plot to rig the upcoming 2027 elections, in collaboration with individuals from the Rainbow Coalition. This revelation was made public through a video clip spotted by DAILY POST, in which ADC's Publicity Secretary, Chizy Enyi, alleged that Professor Chike is a member of the coalition. The ADC spokesperson further claimed that Professor Chike, who publicly identified with the coalition, will nominate returning officers for the elections. He further alleged that Professor Chike was not only recommended by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, to be the VC but was imposed on the university. Professor Chike allegedly has a signpost at the university entrance bearing the caption 'Academia Rainbow Coalition of the Renewed Hope,' with his picture on it. The ADC spokesperson alleged that the VC will ensure all those recommended for the role of INEC returning officers for the elections must be members of the coalition. He emphasized that it is not yet election time, but his actions indicate that he intends to rig the elections. Professor Chike is urged to reveal who he will nominate for the role, and if they are indeed part of the coalition, it will be a clear indication of election rigging.",
  "summary": "Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has uncovered an alleged plot by individuals linked to the Rainbow Coalition, including the University of Port Harcourt, UNIPORT, Vice Chancellor, Professor Princewill Chike, to rig the forthcoming election. In a video clip sighted by DAILY POST, the Publicity Secretary of the party in Rivers State, […] Rivers: ADC alleges plot to rig…",
  "key_points": [
    "ADC accuses University of Port Harcourt VC of rigging 2027 elections plot",
    "Professor Princewill Chike allegedly linked to Rainbow Coalition",
    "Chike nominated returning officers, allegedly imposed by Nyesom Wike"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}