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, has announced that Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has been selected as the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the 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 proposed partnership between His Excellency Atiku Abubakar and Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi represents more than a political alliance. According to the party leadership, 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.

A Record of Service and Experience

Rt. Hon. Amaechi brings to the ticket one of the most comprehensive public service records in contemporary Nigerian politics. His experience spans all major pillars of democratic governance.

He served with distinction as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, becoming one of the longest-serving legislative leaders in Nigeria's Fourth Republic. He later 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.

The ADC noted that few political leaders in Nigeria today possess such extensive and balanced experience across both the legislative and executive arms of government, adding that this depth of experience will be invaluable in supporting the next ADC administration from day one.

Strengthening the National Ticket

Beyond his credentials, the party believes 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 position him as a strong complement to the candidacy of Atiku Abubakar.

The ADC described the Atiku-Amaechi pairing as a truly national ticket that bridges regions, generations, and political traditions. Their combined experience in governance, economic management, public administration, party organization, and nation-building, the party said, offers Nigerians a credible and compelling alternative capable of restoring confidence in government and accelerating national development.

A Message of Readiness and Hope

At a time when millions of Nigerians are demanding competent leadership, economic revival, job creation, security, and national unity, the party said the Atiku-Amaechi ticket sends a clear message that the ADC is prepared to govern, prepared to unite the nation, and prepared to deliver results.

The leadership of the ADC expressed confidence that the partnership will energize its growing coalition, inspire hope among Nigerians, and provide the leadership necessary to build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Call for Unity and Participation

The party concluded by calling on all ADC members, coalition partners, civil society organizations, youth groups, women leaders, and Nigerians of goodwill to join the movement as it embarks on what it described as a historic journey to renew the nation and secure a better future for generations to come.