Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has formally obtained the Presidential Expression of Interest and Nomination Form of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election. This development comes amid ongoing internal disputes within the opposition party over its leadership structure and political direction.
Delegation Picked Up Form in Abuja
The nomination form was collected on Amaechi’s behalf on Friday, May 8, at the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja by a delegation led by John Odigie-Oyegun, as reported by Vanguard. The delegation also included Senator Abatemi-Usman and other party stakeholders. Amaechi’s entrance into the presidential race is expected to further shape political alignments within the ADC ahead of the next election cycle.
Amaechi Becomes Second Aspirant
The former Rivers State governor became the second aspirant to obtain the ADC presidential nomination form, which costs ₦90 million, according to the Nigerian Tribune. He followed Alhaji Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, who had earlier secured the form to signal his intention to contest the party’s presidential ticket. Party sources said Amaechi’s decision to join the race followed growing endorsements from various blocs within the ADC, especially leaders from the South-South region.
Focus Placed on Governance and Security
Amaechi has repeatedly stressed the need for competent leadership, youth inclusion, and power rotation to the southern part of the country. He also identified security, economic recovery, and infrastructure development as major priorities for the country ahead of the 2027 elections. According to him, his background in governance and public infrastructure gives him the experience needed to address Nigeria’s current challenges. Amaechi said he understands the country’s problems and has the capacity to solve them.
ADC Crisis Continues
Amaechi’s emergence comes at a time when the ADC is facing internal tensions linked to disputes over the party’s leadership structure. Recent legal and political disagreements involving top figures in the party have continued to fuel uncertainty within the opposition platform as preparations for the 2027 elections intensify. Previously, a Federal High Court in Abuja indefinitely adjourned a suit challenging the party’s leadership structure under former Senate President David Mark, deepening uncertainty within the opposition coalition reportedly involving key political figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
