By Our Reporter
Barring any last-minute changes, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has settled for former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, as the party’s vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
Amaechi contested the ADC presidential primary alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and businessman Mohammed Hayatu-Deen. Atiku emerged victorious with a wide margin to clinch the party’s presidential ticket.
Sources within the party disclosed that the leadership of the ADC, under the chairmanship of David Mark, held extensive consultations with key stakeholders, including Atiku, before arriving at the choice of Amaechi as the party’s running mate.
According to informed sources, Amaechi, regarded as one of the leading figures in the opposition coalition, was selected to strengthen the party’s electoral prospects in the South especially South-South geopolitical zone, where he is expected to command significant influence.
Party strategists are also said to be banking on Amaechi’s political network, including his longstanding ties with elements of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s political camp within the ruling APC, to broaden the ADC’s appeal across key voting blocs.
The development comes on the heals of the exit of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and his supporters from ADC for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), a move that has altered the opposition political landscape, particularly in the South-East.
Amaechi is expected to be formally unveiled by the party in the coming weeks as preparations intensify for the 2027 general election.
Political observers believe the Atiku-Amaechi ticket could set the stage for a fiercely contested presidential race, potentially posing a significant challenge to the ruling APC as campaigns gather momentum nationwide.
