The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the definitive roster of 17 candidates vying for the governorship position in Rivers State in the 2027 elections. Prominent names on the list include Chinda Kingsley Ogundu from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Also contending are Pidomson Gabriel Baritulem of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ejekwu Samuel Soni representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Lulu-Briggs Dumo Owukori from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). This announcement marks a crucial step forward in the electoral process for Rivers State. The full list has been published by INEC and widely reported, including coverage in Vanguard News. Voters in Rivers State will have a range of choices when they head to the polls in 2027. The publication of the list signals the formal commencement of campaigning for the governorship position.