Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Tonte Ibraye, has resigned from the party, following unresolved leadership crisis within the party, expressing doubt over the legitimacy of its 2027 electoral processes
Penpushing reports that Ibraye made his resignation decision known in a letter dated September 24, 2026 which was addressed to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Ward Chairman in Degema Ward 16, Bille.
The former Governorship candidate also expressed concerns about the credibility of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) preparations for the 2027 elections, emphasizing that his decision followed recent developments within the party which, according to him, had made it difficult to continue as a member.
Penpushing further reports that Ibraye said he joined and remained committed to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) because of its stated principles of internal democracy, fairness and respect for legitimate party structures.
The former Governorship Candidate, however, alleged that some new members of the party were attempting to displace existing executives across the country, a development he said had raised concerns about the party’s internal organisation.
Penpushing also reports that he questioned the leadership of the faction led by former Senate President David Mark and its involvement in the management of party structures as well as electoral processes while legal disputes over the party’s leadership remain unresolved.
“I am equally concerned about the leadership crisis surrounding the David Mark-led faction and its exercise of powers over party structures and electoral processes despite the ongoing legal disputes., he said
Penpushing reports that Ibraye in the letter argued that, allowing a disputed leadership structure to oversee the emergence of candidates for the 2027 elections could undermine the legitimacy of the resulting tickets.
The former Governorship Candidate described the situation as one in which candidates emerging from such processes could find themselves standing on quicksand rather than solid ground.
Penpushing further reports that he pointed out that no serious political movement can build a credible future while its own foundation remains the subject of fundamental legal and internal disputes.
The former governorship candidate also criticised the opposition’s approach to the 2027 elections, noting that its focus appeared to be largely centred on replacing President Bola Tinubu rather than clearly explaining to Nigerians how it intended to govern differently.
Penpushing also reports that he said he could no longer remain with a political organisation whose direction he had become increasingly concerned about, describing African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a sinking political ship/
The former Governorship Candidate said he would now consult his supporters, political associates and leaders across the 23 local government areas of Rivers State before deciding his next political move.
Penpushing reports that he thanked members and supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) with whom he had worked, while stressing that his resignation did not amount to a withdrawal from political engagement or his commitment to the development of Rivers State and Nigeria.
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