ADC names Amaechi as Atiku’s 2027 vice-presidential running mate

ADC announced on June 15, 2026 that former Transportation Minister and two‑term Rivers State Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi will be the party’s vice‑presidential candidate, running alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 presidential election. The decision, disclosed in a statement signed by ADC National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, followed extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth, women and representatives from all geopolitical zones.

Amaechi’s selection brings a seasoned administrator with experience as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, two terms as governor overseeing infrastructure, education and health reforms, and a tenure as Minister of Transportation where he led major rail and road modernization projects. The ADC says the Atiku‑Amaechi ticket offers a national bridge across regions, generations and political traditions, aiming to restore confidence in government, spur job creation, improve security and deliver inclusive development.

With millions of Nigerians demanding competent leadership and economic revival, the alliance signals a serious opposition challenge to the ruling APC. Voters should watch how the pair harmonizes their networks, what policy pledges emerge, and whether the coalition can translate this unity into electoral success.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/15/2027-adc-officially-announces-amaechi-as-atikus-running-mate/