Atiku Chooses Amaechi as His Running Mate

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has selected former Rivers State governor and former Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate for the 2027 general election.

Party leaders have described the ticket as a “unity and rescue ticket.”

ADC National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi announced that Amaechi’s selection followed extensive consultations within the party. He noted that Amaechi’s strong showing as runner‑up in the party’s presidential primaries, along with his service record in state and national government, made him a suitable complement to Atiku.

Abdullahi said Amaechi’s experience spans both legislative and executive roles: former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, two‑term Governor of Rivers State, and former Minister of Transportation. He added that the choice would broaden the party’s national appeal and strengthen its campaign by offering Nigerians an experienced and credible alternative ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

After consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives from all geopolitical zones, the ADC announced that Amaechi had been selected as the party’s Vice‑Presidential Candidate 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,” Abdullahi said.

“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 and reposition the country for a new era of prosperity, security, and inclusive development,” he added.

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

“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,” Abdullahi stated.