I Didn’t Buy ADC Presidential Form to Be Vice President — Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he did not purchase the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential nomination form with any intention of becoming a running mate in the 2027 general elections.

Amaechi made the statement on Monday during an interview on Trust TV, where he spoke on the ongoing internal contest for the ADC presidential ticket and emerging coalition discussions within the opposition.

The former Rivers State governor insisted that his ambition was strictly for the presidency, warning against any attempt to impose a consensus arrangement that would reduce his candidacy to a deputy role.

“Please stop that. I didn’t buy the ADC presidential ticket to become Vice President,” he said.

Amaechi added that if the party was considering a consensus arrangement, it should first involve a proper meeting among all aspirants to reach agreement. He stressed that failure to achieve consensus should automatically lead to a democratic primary election.

According to him, any attempt to bypass internal party democracy would be unacceptable to aspirants who have already invested time and resources in the process.

He maintained that all contestants must be allowed to test their popularity at the primaries if consensus efforts fail.

Amaechi also referenced earlier political discussions involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, noting that he had advised Atiku to face open competition in the primaries, especially after Atiku reportedly expressed opposition to zoning arrangements.

The former minister’s comments highlight growing tension within opposition circles as political figures position themselves ahead of 2027, with debates around zoning, consensus candidates, and coalition agreements shaping early negotiations.

Political observers say Amaechi’s stance reflects a broader struggle within emerging opposition alliances, where multiple high-profile aspirants are seeking the presidential ticket while also managing competing interests across different political blocs.

The ADC, alongside other opposition platforms, has continued to witness internal discussions about possible mergers and consensus-building strategies aimed at presenting a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general elections.