Breaking: ADC Picks Amaechi As Atiku’s Running Mate For 2027 Polls

Former Rivers governor, Rotimi Amaechi, emerges ADC vice-presidential candidate after consultations across party and coalition stakeholders.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general election.

The party said the decision followed extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women groups, as well as representatives from the six geopolitical zones.

Announcing the development on Monday, the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Amaechi’s selection came after the conclusion of the party’s presidential primaries, in which he emerged runner-up.

According to Abdullahi, Amaechi’s performance during the primaries demonstrated his national appeal and standing as one of Nigeria’s most experienced political figures.

He described the proposed Atiku-Amaechi partnership as a strategic alliance aimed at providing credible leadership capable of addressing Nigeria’s economic, security and governance 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 and reposition the country for a new era of prosperity, security and inclusive development,” he said.

Abdullahi highlighted Amaechi’s extensive public service record, noting that he served as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Governor of Rivers State for two terms and later Minister of Transportation.

He said Amaechi’s experience across both the legislative and executive arms of government would be invaluable to an ADC administration.

The party spokesman further stated that Amaechi’s political influence in the South-South and across Southern Nigeria, coupled with his reputation as a reform-oriented administrator, would strengthen the party’s electoral prospects.

According to him, the ticket combines experience in governance, economic management, public administration and nation-building.

“Together, Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi embody a truly national ticket—one that bridges regions, generations and political traditions,” Abdullahi said.

He added that the ADC believes the partnership would energise its growing coalition and provide Nigerians with what it described as a credible alternative ahead of the 2027 elections.

The party also called on its members, coalition partners, civil society groups, youth and women organisations, as well as other Nigerians, to support its campaign.

Abdullahi said the ADC remains committed to offering solutions to challenges of insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment and national unity.