The African Democratic Congress has officially named former Minister of Transportation and ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
The announcement means Amaechi will run alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is the party’s presidential candidate for the next general election.
In a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, and posted on the party’s official X page, the ADC said Amaechi’s selection followed extensive consultations with party stakeholders across the country.
The party explained that the decision was taken after the conclusion of its presidential primary election, in which Amaechi finished as runner-up.
“The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress 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 ADC described the Atiku-Amaechi ticket as a partnership of “two tested statesmen” with the experience, national reach and leadership capacity required to address Nigeria’s challenges.
According to the party, the alliance represents more than a political arrangement, but a coming together of leaders with the capacity to unite the country and offer what it described as a credible alternative.
“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.
Highlighting Amaechi’s political experience, the ADC said the former Rivers governor had served in key legislative and executive positions, including as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, two-term Governor of Rivers State and Minister of Transportation.
“Few political leaders in Nigeria today possess such extensive and balanced experience across both the legislative and executive arms of government,” the party stated.
The ADC also said Amaechi’s influence in the South-South and other parts of Southern Nigeria would strengthen the ticket and broaden its national appeal.
It described the Atiku-Amaechi ticket as one capable of bridging regions, generations and political traditions.
“Together, Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi embody a truly national ticket — one that bridges regions, generations, and political traditions,” the statement said.
“The ADC is prepared to govern, prepared to unite the nation, and prepared to deliver results.”
The opposition party expressed confidence that the alliance would strengthen its coalition ahead of the 2027 elections and provide Nigerians with what it called a credible alternative focused on economic recovery, security, job creation and national unity.
