Ex-Rep Dagogo Emerges Rivers ADC Governorship Candidate

A former House of Representatives member, Dr Farah Dagogo has emerged the Rivers State Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

In the party’s direct primaries held across all the 319 wards of the 23 Local Government areas in the state, Dagogo polled  64,700 votes ahead of his nearest challenger, Dr Sokonte Davies, who got 9050 votes.

The announcement was made by the Chairman of the ADC Rivers State Governorship Primary Electoral Committee, Dr Agu Bryan, alongside other committee members and representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC

Bryan said the primaries was done in line with the party’s guidelines and having satisfied all requirements expected, Dr. Farah Dagogo was declared winner.

Responding, Dagogo said the victory belongs to every member of the ADC and every Rivers State resident who believes in a better future for the state.

“I wish to express my profound gratitude to the leadership and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State for the confidence reposed in me by electing me as the party’s Governorship Candidate for the forthcoming gubernatorial election.

“I am deeply honoured to have emerged from among several distinguished and highly qualified aspirants who equally sought the party’s ticket. This victory is not mine alone; it belongs to every member of our great party and every Rivers citizen who believes in the possibility of a better future for our state.

“In this journey, there is no victor and no vanquished only partners united by a common vision to reposition Rivers State for progress and prosperity,” he stated.

The former lawmaker urged Rivers people to rise above division and embrace unity, inclusiveness, and collective responsibility ‘ as the task before us is greater than any individual ambition; it is about building a functional, secure, and economically viable Rivers State that works for everyone.’

“This project is bigger than any individual or political interest. It is a collective mission that requires the support, ideas, and participation of all residents and stakeholders across Rivers State. We are determined to build upon the legacies of past administrations from the foundational leadership of Commander Alfred Diete-Spiff, to Chief Ada George, Dr. Peter Odili, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Chief Nyesom Wike, and Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

“We will learn from their successes, improve upon their shortcomings, and chart a new course that prioritizes sustainable development and people-centred governance

We will not engage in mudslinging, personal attacks, or divisive politics.

“Instead, we will present clear policies and actionable plans on how to improve security, provide affordable and quality education, empower our youths, create jobs and economic opportunities, strengthen healthcare delivery, and restore the pride and dignity of Rivers state,” he added.