The article discusses the statements made by Dr. Gabriel Pidomson, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the governorship election in Rivers State, scheduled for 2027. Pidomson is confident that no one can manipulate the election results and believes that it will be a true reflection of the people's choice. He criticizes the former governor Nyesom Wike and his political group, claiming that Rivers State belongs to its citizens, not to any individual or political faction. Pidomson argues that many voters are unhappy with the current political situation and are looking for change. He challenges Wike to prove what he has done for Rivers State as a minister and accuses him of favoring his political allies in appointments. Pidomson plans to have agents monitoring polling places to prevent any attempts at rigging the election and encourages voters to stay at their polling units until results are announced. He emphasizes that the people's votes should be respected and that they should not be intimidated by political forces. He also addresses concerns about local government chairmen restricting political activities and calls on security agencies to protect citizens' rights to participate in politics. Pidomson believes that his support spans across different ethnic groups in Rivers and urges voters to choose based on their beliefs, despite any attempts to bribe them. Overall, Pidomson expresses his readiness for the election and encourages Rivers voters to stand firm with the ADC.
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