With critical electoral deadlines fast approaching, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has selected former Rivers State governor, and ex-minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to its 2027 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
The party announced the decision on Monday, describing the Atiku-Amaechi ticket as a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening its national appeal and positioning the opposition coalition as a formidable challenger in the next presidential election.
In a statement signed by the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said Amaechi’s nomination followed extensive consultations and reflected his performance in the party’s presidential primary, where he emerged runner-up.
According to the statement, Amaechi’s experience as former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, two-term governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transportation places him in a strong position to complement Atiku’s leadership and broaden the party’s support base across the country.
The development came as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares to enforce key timelines for the 2027 election.
