ADC's Eze Demands Proof of Chinda's Candidacy Legitimacy

Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to substantiate the legality of Hon. Kingsley Chinda's candidacy for Rivers State. This challenge follows a Supreme Court judgment on September 24, 2026, which reaffirmed the validity of specific sections of the Electoral Act, 2026, particularly regarding the membership register that political parties must submit to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Eze pointed out that Section 77(5) restricts participation in party exercises to members listed in the submitted register, while Section 77(6) prohibits using an alternate register. He stressed that the APC must provide documentary evidence to support Chinda's qualification, rather than relying on political assertions.

Eze also referenced Section 177(c) of the Constitution, which mandates that a gubernatorial candidate must be a party member and sponsored accordingly, underscoring the importance of lawful party sponsorship.