2027: ADC Says Amaechi Is Atiku’s Running mate, Calls It ‘Unity and Rescue Presidential Ticket’

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced Mr Rotimi Amaechi as its vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

The former Minister of Transportation and a one-time governor of Rivers State, is Alhaji Atiku Abubukar’s running mate and ADC leaders have called this ‘unity and rescue presidential ticket’ while adding that it will offer Nigerians an alternative platform in the 2027 presidential election.

Recall that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar had won the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential nomination last month and Nigerians are looking forward to a presidential election rematch next year as it will be back-to-back contest between him and President Bola Tinubu.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that ADC announced Amaechi as Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi while noting that this was sequel to consultations with party stakeholders, coalition partners and representatives from across the country.

The party added that this decision was influenced by Amaechi’s performance in the party’s recent presidential primary, where he emerged as runner-up, as well as his extensive record in public service spanning the legislative and executive arms of government.

‘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’ the statement said.

The party also described Mr Rotimi Amaechi as one of the most experienced political leaders in  the country citing his tenure as Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, governor of Rivers State, and Minister of Transportation.

‘A few political leaders in Nigeria today possess such extensive and balanced experience across both the legislative and executive arms of government. This depth of experience will be invaluable in supporting the next ADC administration from day one.

Together, Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi embody a truly national presidential ticket—one that bridges regions, generations, and political traditions. Their combined experience in governance, economic management, public administration, party organization, and nation-building offers Nigerians a credible and compelling alternative capable of restoring confidence in government and accelerating national development.

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

ADC also urged party members, coalition partners, civil society groups, youth organizations and women leaders to rally behind Atiku and Amaechi and support the presidential ticket in the upcoming 2027 presidential election-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079,  08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you