2027: ADC uploads Atiku, Amaechi’s nomination particulars to INEC portal

By Nefishetu Yakubu

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) said it has successfully uploaded the particulars of its presidential and vice-presidential candidates to INEC’s nomination portal.

The party said the uploaded candidates were former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, its presidential candidate, and former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi, vice-presidential candidate, respectively.

The National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, announced the development on his ‘X’ handle on Tuesday night, describing it as another significant step in preparations for the general elections.

“We are pleased to announce successful upload of the names and particulars of our presidential and vice-presidential candidates to the INEC nomination portal,” Abdullahi stated.

This, he said, underscores ADC’s commitment to offering Nigerians a credible alternative anchored on competence, unity, and national renewal

Atiku emerged as the ADC presidential candidate for the 2027 general election after defeating Amaechi and businessman, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in the party’s presidential primary election.

Atiku secured 1,846,370 votes in the exercise conducted across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to clinch the ADC ticket, according to results announced in Abuja on Wednesday night.

Amaechi came second with 504,117 votes, while Hayatu-Deen polled 177,120 votes to finish third.

However, the ADC later picked Amaechi as the running mate to Atiku for the 2027 presidential election.

Abdullahi who announced the decision in a statement described the Atiku/Amaechi ticket as a platform for national unity.

The party said that Amaechi’s emergence followed extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women groups, and representatives from the six geo-political zones.

According to Abdullahi, Amaechi earned the nomination after emerging the runner-up in the party’s presidential primary and receiving widespread support from members.

He said that the former transportation minister possesses extensive experience in both the legislative and executive arms of government, making him well-suited for the position.

“Amaechi’s emergence reflects his outstanding record of public service and his enduring appeal as one of Nigeria’s most experienced political leaders,” he said.

The party noted that Amaechi served as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly before completing two terms as governor of the state.

It added that he later served as Minister of Transportation, where he supervised major rail and transportation infrastructure projects across the country.

The party said the partnership between Atiku and Amaechi represented the coming together of two experienced leaders with the capacity to address Nigeria’s challenges.

“The proposed partnership represents more than a political alliance; it is the coming together of two tested statesmen committed to national renewal,” the statement said.

The party also stated that Amaechi’s political influence in the South-South and across Southern Nigeria would strengthen the ticket’s national outlook and electoral appeal.