African Democratic Congress Picks Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi as 2027 Presidential Ticket
The ADC selected Rt. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi to run with Atiku Abubakar on its 2027 presidential ticket after he finished second in the party primaries.
680news.comThe African Democratic Congress selected Rt. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The announcement came from the party's National Leadership after the conclusion of its presidential primaries.
Amaechi placed as runner-up in those primaries. The ADC ticket now pairs him with presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. The selection followed consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones, the party said.
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, signed the statement. Amaechi previously served as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. He later completed two terms as Governor of Rivers State and served as Nigeria's Minister of Transportation.
The ADC statement described the Atiku-Amaechi pairing as a national ticket that combines experience across legislative and executive roles. It said the candidates bring records in governance, economic management, and coalition building. The party called on members, coalition partners, civil society organizations, youth groups, and women leaders to support the ticket ahead of the 2027 election.
