Tonte Ibraye Exits ADC Over Leadership Crisis and Legitimacy
Dr Tonte Ibraye, the former governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State, resigned from the party on September 24, 2026. In his resignation letter addressed to the ADC Ward Chairman in Degema Ward 16, Bille, Ibraye cited internal leadership crises and issues regarding the legitimacy of the party's ticket for the upcoming 2027 elections.
He expressed his commitment to the ADC's principles but raised concerns about attempts by new members to displace legitimate party executives and the leadership crisis surrounding the David Mark-led faction. Ibraye criticized the ongoing legal disputes affecting the party's electoral processes and stated that the legitimacy of candidates emerging from these disputed processes was questionable.
He announced plans to consult with supporters and political leaders across Rivers State regarding his future political direction. Ibraye thanked genuine ADC members for their support and reaffirmed his commitment to the development of Rivers State and Nigeria.
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