APC Disqualifies Wike’s Ex-Deputy Jack-Rich from Rivers Senate Race
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- •APC disqualified 47 candidates including Jack-Rich from its senatorial primaries on or before May 18, 2026.
- •Jack-Rich is a former deputy to Governor Wike of Rivers State.
- •Other notable disqualifications include Ben Murray-Bruce and several powerful House of Representatives members.
- •Odebiyi withdrew from the APC Ogun West Senatorial primaries citing concerns about fairness and equity on May 18, 2026.
- •APC stakeholders protested the alleged imposition of a House of Representatives candidate in Adamawa State primaries on May 18, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the APC leadership reinstates some disqualified candidates including Jack-Rich the party could face internal disputes but might unify support in Rivers State, affecting election competitiveness.
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AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)FULL LIST: Ben Murray-Bruce, 46 others disqualified from APC senatorial raceAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Odebiyi Withdraws from APC Ogun West Senatorial Primaries Over ‘Fairness, Equity’ ConcernsAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)APC Stakeholders Protest Alleged Imposition of Reps Candidate in Adamawa PrimaryAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)