Sam Ejekwu, a loyalist of Nyesom Wike, has emerged as the Rivers PDP governorship candidate for the 2027 election. Read more about the consensus candidate.
May 25, 2026 8:40 pm
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Wike’s loyalist, Ejekwu, emerges Rivers PDP governorship candidate
Dennis Naku, Port Harcourt
A former Rivers State Commissioner for Transport, Sam Ejekwu, has emerged as the consensus candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state for the 2027 election.
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