The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed Rotimi Amaechi as the vice-presidential candidate to Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 election.
The National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noting that the decision followed extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones.
ThelensNG reports that Atiku won the ADC presidential primary, while Amaechi emerged as the runner-up. The party noted that Amaechi earned widespread support from its members across the federation and demonstrated his enduring appeal as one of Nigeria’s most experienced and respected political leaders.
Abdullahi stated that the proposed partnership between Atiku and Amaechi represents more than a political alliance, describing it as 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 asserted that Amaechi brings to the ticket one of the most comprehensive public service records in contemporary Nigerian politics, highlighting his experience across major pillars of democratic governance.
“He served with distinction as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, making him one of the longest-serving legislative leaders in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. He subsequently served two terms as Governor of Rivers State, where he oversaw significant investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and public sector reforms. At the national level, he served as Minister of Transportation, leading some of the most ambitious transportation and rail modernization initiatives in Nigeria’s history,” he said.
Abdullahi argued that few political leaders in Nigeria today possess such extensive and balanced experience across both the legislative and executive arms of government, stressing that this depth of experience will be invaluable in supporting the next ADC administration from day one.
He noted that beyond his impressive credentials, Amaechi strengthens the ticket strategically, pointing to 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.
This, he said, makes Amaechi 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,” Abdullahi remarked.
He explained that at a time when millions of Nigerians are demanding competent leadership, economic revival, job creation, security, and national unity, the Atiku-Amaechi ticket sends a clear message that the ADC is prepared to govern, unite the nation, and deliver results.
Abdullahi expressed the party’s confidence that the partnership will energise the growing coalition, inspire hope among Nigerians, and provide the leadership necessary to build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The party called on all party members, coalition partners, civil society organisations, youth groups, women leaders, and Nigerians of goodwill to join the ADC as it embarks on what it described as a historic journey to renew Nigeria and secure a better future for generations to come.
