The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to its presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general election.
It said that the decision followed extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones.
“The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), after extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones, is proud to announce that Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has been selected as the vice-presidential candidate of our great party for the 2027 presidential election,” the party disclosed in a statement on Monday.
It explained that the recommendation followed the successful conclusion of its presidential primaries, in which Amaechi emerged as the runner-up, earning widespread support from party members across the federation and demonstrating his “enduring appeal as one of Nigeria’s most experienced and respected political leaders”.
The party said that the proposed partnership between Atiku and the former transport minister represented more than a political alliance.
