The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially unveiled former Minister of Transportation and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
Amaechi will now join forces with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who emerged as the party’s presidential candidate, as the ADC prepares for the next general elections.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, and shared on the ADC’s official X page. The party said Amaechi’s selection followed extensive consultations with stakeholders from across the country.
According to the ADC, the decision came after the conclusion of its presidential primary election, where Amaechi finished second.
“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 ticket as more than a political arrangement, saying it brings together two experienced leaders with the vision and national appeal needed to tackle 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.
