Alabo Dumo Lulu-Briggs has been declared the winner of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship primary election in Rivers State, emerging unopposed after no other aspirant participated in the exercise held on Tuesday. The primary was conducted across all 23 local government areas of the state, with party delegates and officials present to oversee the process. Lulu-Briggs, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant, expressed gratitude to the NDC for the trust placed in him, describing the event as calm, peaceful, and well-organized.
The absence of competing candidates meant that Lulu-Briggs secured the party’s nomination without contest. Party officials confirmed that no other aspirant registered or showed up for the primary, leading to an uncontested victory. This development positions Lulu-Briggs as the official NDC standard-bearer for the upcoming Rivers State governorship election. His entry into the race adds another significant name to the growing list of candidates vying for the state’s top political office.
Lulu-Briggs is now expected to face off against Kingsley Chinda, who recently clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket. Chinda, a staunch ally of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, emerged victorious after incumbent Governor Siminalayi Fubara withdrew from the APC race. Fubara’s exit created a political vacuum within the APC, which Chinda filled through a competitive and closely watched primary process. With both Lulu-Briggs and Chinda now officially nominated, the stage is set for a high-stakes gubernatorial contest.
The Rivers State governorship election is expected to attract intense political interest, given the state’s strategic importance and economic significance in Nigeria. The contest will likely highlight key issues such as security, infrastructure development, and governance. As Lulu-Briggs prepares for the general election, he will need to build broad-based support across the state’s diverse ethnic and political landscape. His background as a former PDP aspirant may influence voter perception, especially among those who supported him in the past.
The NDC’s decision to field Lulu-Briggs without opposition underscores the party’s confidence in his leadership and campaign potential. His unopposed victory also reflects internal party unity and strategic alignment. As the election draws nearer, political analysts anticipate a dynamic race, with both candidates likely to mobilize support through rallies, policy announcements, and grassroots engagement.
With the primary season concluded, attention now turns to the general election, where Lulu-Briggs will seek to translate his party’s backing into electoral success. His campaign will need to address the concerns of Rivers State residents while countering the influence of Chinda’s APC machinery. The outcome of this election could shape the political future of the state and influence broader national dynamics.
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