Following “extensive” consultation with leaders of the Party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has “proudly” announced that, former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has been selected as running mate for 2027 Presidential candidate of the Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
The announcement was made via a statement by the Party on Monday 15 June, 2026.
The former Minister of Transportation was selected as the Party’s 2027 Vice Presidential candidate after emerging runner-up in the recently conducted ADC Presidential Primaries.
The ADC described Amaechi as “experienced and respected”.
The Statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, reads: “The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), after extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones, 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.
“This recommendation follows the successful conclusion of the ADC Presidential Primaries, in which Rt. Hon. Amaechi emerged as the runner-up, earning widespread support from party members across the federation and demonstrating his enduring appeal as one of Nigeria’s most experienced and respected political leaders.”
The Party said, the combination of Amaechi and Atiku is the “coming together of two tested statesmen”, adding, it goes beyond “political alliance”. It also said, both have the “leadership capacity” to pull Nigeria out of its current issues and “reposition” the country for a “new era of prosperity”.
The Statement reads: “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.”
The ADC said, Atiku and Amaechi will help “bridge regions, generations and political traditions”; it added, the amalgamation of their “experience in governance and economic management” will make available to the people of Nigeria a “credible and compelling alternative” that will result to the restoration of “confidence in government and accelerating national development”.
The Statement reads: “Beyond his impressive credentials, Rt. Hon. Amaechi strengthens the ticket strategically. His political influence across the South-South and wider Southern Nigeria, his reputation as a reform-minded administrator, and his proven ability to build coalitions across political, ethnic, and regional lines make him uniquely positioned to complement the candidacy of Atiku Abubakar.
“Together, Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi embody a truly national ticket—one that bridges regions, generations, and political traditions. Their combined experience in governance, economic management, public administration, party organization, and nation-building offers Nigerians a credible and compelling alternative capable of restoring confidence in government and accelerating national development.”
The Party called on all Nigerians to join forces with the ADC to “renew” the country, as well as, “secure a better future for generations to come”.
The Statement further reads: “The ADC therefore calls on all party members, coalition partners, civil society organizations, youth groups, women leaders, and Nigerians of goodwill to join us as we embark on this historic journey to renew our nation and secure a better future for generations to come.”
Photo: Rotimi Amaechi | Alhaji Atiku Abubakar
