The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has selected former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidential election.
The party described the Atiku-Amaechi pairing as a “unity and rescue ticket” designed to provide Nigerians with an experienced and credible alternative ahead of the next general election.
Announcing the decision in a statement on Monday, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Amaechi’s emergence followed extensive consultations within the party and among coalition partners, stakeholders, and representatives of the country’s geopolitical zones.
According to Abdullahi, the decision was influenced by Amaechi’s strong showing in the party’s presidential primaries, where he emerged runner-up, as well as his extensive record of public service at both state and national levels.
He noted that Amaechi’s experience as former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, two-term governor of Rivers State, and Minister of Transportation positions him as a strong complement to Atiku’s candidacy.
“The proposed partnership between Atiku Abubakar and 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 statement said.
The ADC argued that Amaechi’s influence across the South-South and Southern Nigeria, coupled with his reputation as a reform-minded administrator, would strengthen the party’s national appeal and electoral prospects.
The party further stated that the Atiku-Amaechi ticket reflects a balance of regional interests, governance experience and political reach, describing it as a platform capable of addressing issues of economic recovery, job creation, security and national unity.
The ADC expressed confidence that the partnership would energise its growing coalition and inspire hope among Nigerians seeking a change in leadership ahead of the 2027 polls.
It also called on party members, civil society groups, youth and women organisations, coalition partners and other Nigerians to support its campaign to build what it described as a stronger, safer and more prosperous nation.
