A former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Alabo George-Kelly on Friday, described the emergence of Kingsley Chinda as the party’s consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election, as a product of unity, and commitment to the ideals of the APC.
Key Highlights:
- Alabo George-Kelly described Kingsley Chinda’s emergence as a product of unity within the party.
- George-Kelly said he stepped aside to allow Chinda emerge as the APC consensus candidate for 2027.
- He praised the Rainbow Coalition for showing political maturity and commitment to party unity.
- George-Kelly described Chinda as an experienced politician capable of transforming Rivers State.
- He also reaffirmed loyalty to Nyesom Wike and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
George-Kelly, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, said although he participated in the recently concluded APC governorship primary election, he deliberately stepped aside in the larger interest of Rivers State and the party to allow Chinda emerge as the consensus candidate.
The former aspirant commended the leadership and members of the Rainbow Coalition for what he described as wisdom, foresight, and political maturity in arriving at a consensus.
According to him, the process that produced Chinda demonstrated the coalition’s determination to present experienced and capable leadership for Rivers State.
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George-Kelly said: “This is leadership in action, principled, united, and focused on results.”
He described Chinda as a seasoned politician whose years in the House of Representatives and understanding of governance, legislative processes, and Niger Delta issues had prepared him for the task ahead.
He expressed confidence that Chinda’s experience, grassroots connections, and leadership capacity would translate into transformative governance for Rivers State.
George-Kelly pledged his full support for the APC candidate and vowed to work for his victory in the forthcoming governorship election.
He also reaffirmed his commitment to the Tinubu administration, saying the Renewed Hope Agenda was already producing visible results across the country.
The APC chieftain also reiterated his loyalty to the Rainbow Coalition under the leadership of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
He praised Wike’s leadership of the coalition, noting that it had provided direction and structure for the APC in Rivers State.
George-Kelly urged party faithful and Rivers people to remain united and rally behind Chinda ahead of the general election saying: “Together, under the Rainbow Coalition, we shall deliver Rivers State.”
