Port Harcourt, Rivers State — May 29, 2026
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has today Friday May 29, 2026 conducted a peaceful, orderly, and successful round of party primaries across the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State, as party faithful turned out in significant numbers to participate in the democratic process ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
A statement released by Nia’Bari FakaeSA, Media to Opuda, Alabo Dumo Lulu-Briggs2027, one of the Governorship Aspirants of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Rivers State disclosed that the primaries, which took place simultaneously across the state and other parts of the country, covered all elective categories including the Governorship Primaries, Senatorial Primaries, House of Representatives Primaries, and House of Assembly Primaries.
One of the significant highlights of the exercise in Rivers State was the unopposed emergence of Opuda, Alabo Lulu-Briggs, at his polling center in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area. This was because there was no opposing governor’s aspirant present at the venue.
Preliminary reports and confidential field updates from several Local Government Areas also indicate that the respected philanthropist, businessman, and political leader similarly emerged unopposed in multiple centres across the state during the governorship primaries.
While official figures and comprehensive results are still being awaited, party officials have confirmed that the collation process remains ongoing.
Returning Officers from across the LGAs are expected to submit their individual reports and documented results to the State Party Leadership, which will subsequently transmit the consolidated reports to the National Leadership of the National Democratic Congress for final ratification and official declaration of winners in all categories.
Observers at various centres described the exercise as largely peaceful, transparent, and well coordinated, with impressive voter turnout and enthusiastic participation from party delegates and stakeholders.
Speaking through close political associates after the exercise, supporters of Opuda, Alabo Dumo Lulu-Briggs expressed appreciation to party faithful across Rivers State for their confidence, solidarity, and commitment to the democratic process.
The successful conduct of the primaries is being viewed by many political observers as a significant step in strengthening the internal democratic structure of the National Democratic Congress in Rivers State ahead of the general elections.
Further official updates are expected upon completion of statewide collation and ratification by the national leadership of the party.
Opuada Alabo Dumo Lulu-Briggs was physically on ground in his domain, Akuku-Toru LGA, and participated fully in the robust and hugely successful exercise, which was conducted in a festive communal, atmosphere, as the constituents turned out in large numbers to massively support their son, stood patiently and obediently on the seemingly endless stretch of queues and were counted properly and accurately by the supervising electoral officials who monitored, supervised and delivered a free, credible and transparent direct primary election.
He captured the event on his verified social media handles, thus:
Today’s governorship primaries of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) across Rivers State were conducted peacefully, orderly, and in the true spirit of democracy. In my LGA, Akuku-Toru, the process was calm and seamless, and I am deeply humbled by the overwhelming show of confidence and unity demonstrated by party faithful.
I emerged unopposed, with no opposing aspirant present at the venue, and I accepted the affirmation of our members with gratitude, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility.
I thank God for His grace throughout this process and appreciate every delegate, stakeholder, and supporter who stood firmly for peace, progress, and the future of our dear state.
As we await the final coalition and official announcements from the party leadership, I remain committed to the ideals of service, which the NDC proudly represents. The journey to selfless service for Rivers State is only just beginning.
— Opuda (Alabo) Dumo Lulu-Briggs
NDC 2027 Rivers State Governorship Aspirant
