The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday unveiled former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as the party’s vice-presidential candidate, officially pairing him with its standard bearer, Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 presidential election.
In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi on its official X handle, the ADC said the decision followed the conclusion of its presidential primary election, where Amaechi finished as runner-up.
Following weeks of speculations, the opposition party has now made its choice known, attributing Amaechi’s selection to extensive consultations with party stakeholders across the country.
“The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is proud to announce that the Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has been selected as the Vice-Presidential Candidate of our great party for the 2027 Presidential Election,” the statement read.
The party described the Atiku-Amaechi partnership as a combination of “two tested statesmen” with the experience and national appeal required to address Nigeria’s challenges.
“The proposed partnership between His Excellency Atiku Abubakar and Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi represents more than a political alliance; it is the coming together of two tested statesmen with the experience, national reach, and leadership capacity required to rescue Nigeria from its current challenges,” the statement added.
Highlighting Amaechi’s credentials, ADC pointed out that he had served in key legislative and executive positions, including Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, two-term governor of Rivers State and Minister of Transportation.
“Few political leaders in Nigeria today possess such extensive and balanced experience across both the legislative and executive arms of government”, the statement noted.
The ADC maintained that Amaechi’s influence in the South-South and other parts of Southern Nigeria would strengthen the presidential ticket and help broaden its national appeal.
“Together, Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi embody a truly national ticket – one that bridges regions, generations, and political traditions.
“The ADC is prepared to govern, prepared to unite the nation, and prepared to deliver results,” the party said.
It expressed confidence that the alliance would boost its coalition ahead of the 2027 election and offer Nigerians a credible alternative focused on economic recovery, security, job creation and national unity.
