Full List: INEC Finally Clears Chinda, Others For 2027 Rivers Governorship Race

According to a report by Channels Television on Saturday, October 10, 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission has officially published the final list of candidates for the upcoming 2027 Rivers State governorship election, featuring high-profile figures across major political platforms.

Released over the weekend and signed by Commission Secretary Rose Oran-Anthony, the comprehensive roster features 19 cleared contenders ready to battle for the oil-rich South-South state’s plum seat.

Prominent names making the cut include Chinda Kingsley Ogundu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dumo Lulu-Briggs representing the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and Gabriel Pidomson Baritulem of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Other political parties fielding standard-bearers on the official publication include the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), and the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

Political actors note that publishing the names signals a critical milestone in the electoral timeline.

With the lineup now set, various campaign structures are expected to intensify mobilization efforts and strategy refinement across the state’s local government areas as the race officially gathers momentum. Full Candidate List:

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