By Adesakin Adefemi
The African Democratic Congress has officially named former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Amaechi will run alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the ADC ticket, the party announced on Monday.
The announcement was made in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, on the ADC’s official X page. The party said Amaechi’s emergence followed extensive consultations with stakeholders across the country.
According to the ADC, Amaechi finished as runner-up in the party’s presidential primary election. The leadership said his selection as running mate reflects confidence in his experience and national appeal.
“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 party described the Atiku-Amaechi partnership as a coming together of “two tested statesmen” with the capacity to address Nigeria’s challenges. It said the alliance goes beyond politics and represents leadership with national reach.
Highlighting Amaechi’s credentials, the ADC noted his service as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, two-term governor of Rivers State, and Minister of Transportation. The party said few leaders today possess such balanced experience across both legislative and executive arms of government.
The ADC argued that Amaechi’s influence in the South-South and other parts of Southern Nigeria would strengthen the ticket and broaden its appeal. It said the pairing bridges 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 party stated. It added that the ADC is prepared to govern, unite the nation and deliver results.
The opposition party expressed confidence that the alliance would boost its coalition ahead of 2027. The ADC said it is offering Nigerians a credible alternative focused on economic recovery, security, job creation and national unity.
