Emmanuel Obi
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to its 2027 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Bolaji Abdullahi, who said Amaechi’s selection followed consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women groups, as well as representatives from the country’s geopolitical zones.
According to the party, Amaechi emerged as runner-up in the ADC presidential primary and garnered significant support from party members nationwide.
The ADC described the Atiku-Amaechi ticket as “the coming together of two tested statesmen with the experience, national reach, and leadership capacity required to rescue Nigeria from its current challenges and reposition the country for a new era of prosperity, security, and inclusive development.”
The party highlighted Amaechi’s political career, noting that he served as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Governor of Rivers State, and later Minister of Transportation, where he oversaw major transportation and rail development projects.
It added that Amaechi’s influence in the South-South and across Southern Nigeria, alongside his experience in governance and coalition-building, would strengthen the party’s chances in the 2027 election.
“Together, Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi embody a truly national ticket one that bridges regions, generations, and political traditions,” the statement said.
The ADC expressed confidence that the partnership would strengthen its coalition and offer Nigerians what it described as a credible alternative focused on economic recovery, security, national unity, and development ahead of the 2027 general election.
