The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rivers State Chapter has issued a statement disowning the stance of a fake chairman of the party, and issuing a warning against political infiltration and misuse of the judiciary.

This was contained in a press statement by Chief Leader Sampson, State Chairman African Democratic Congress (ADC) Rivers State Chapter, and made available to 9News Nigeria South South correspondent.

In the press statement, ADC said it wishes to categorically distance itself from a recent press statement credited to one Mr. Igwe Sunday Ohahuru, who falsely parades himself as the Chairman of the ADC in Ikwerre Local Government Area. “ For the avoidance of doubt, Mr. Igwe Sunday Ohahuru is not a member of the African Democratic Congress and does not hold any office or authority to speak for or on behalf of the party at any level.”

Excerpt of the statement read. “His actions and statements are viewed as part of a calculated attempt by political infiltrators and their agents to create confusion, mislead the public, and destabilize the duly constituted structures of the ADC in Ikwerre Local Government Area and Rivers State at large.

The ADC Rivers State Chapter hereby states unequivocally that the recognised and authentic Chairman of the African Democratic Congress in Ikwerre Local Government Area is Mr. Temple Chinedu Egwenike, whose leadership remains legitimate, constitutionally backed, and fully recognised by the party.

We view the circulation of false claims, unauthorized directives, and attempts to intimidate party members as acts of political sabotage designed to weaken the growing acceptance of the ADC as a credible alternative political platform in Rivers State.

While the ADC remains committed to peaceful democratic engagement, we will not fold our arms and allow impostors, political jobbers, or external agents to undermine the integrity and internal democracy of our party.

Furthermore, the ADC Rivers State Chapter wishes to place the Nigerian Judiciary on notice regarding credible information suggesting that Mr. Igwe Sunday Ohahuru and his alleged sponsors are boasting about plans to procure questionable court orders with the intention of causing political crisis and legitimizing illegality.

The judiciary, being the last hope of the common man, must not be manipulated or used as an instrument for political destabilization or partisan interference in the internal affairs of political parties.

We respectfully urge the judiciary to remain vigilant and ensure that justice is not only done but seen to be done in accordance with the law and democratic principles.

We also call on relevant security agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force, and other security authorities, to closely monitor the activities of these impostors and their sponsors to prevent any breakdown of law and order.

The ADC Rivers State Chapter further encourages all its members, supporters, and the good people of Ikwerre Local Government Area to remain law-abiding, steadfast, and committed to the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise, as this remains a critical democratic process that empowers citizens to shape the future of governance.

The African Democratic Congress remains focused on building strong, credible, and people-oriented political leadership across all 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State as we continue to position the party as a formidable platform for progressive governance.