Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has officially entered the 2027 presidential race after obtaining the nomination form of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Amaechi, who also served as Minister of Transportation under former President Muhammadu Buhari, disclosed that the form was purchased on his behalf on Friday at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.
Oyegun Leads Form Collection
The nomination form was obtained by former Edo State Governor and senior ADC chieftain, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
ADC Deputy National Organising Secretary, Atiku Mohammed, presented the forms to representatives of the former Rivers governor during the exercise in Abuja.
With the move, Amaechi has now become the second aspirant to formally join the ADC presidential contest ahead of the 2027 general elections.
ADC Presidential Race Expands
Businessman and politician Mohammed Hayatu-Deen had earlier secured both the expression of interest and nomination forms, becoming the first aspirant in the race.
Amaechi’s entry is expected to further intensify political discussions within the opposition party as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.
Party Crisis and Defections
The ADC has recently battled internal leadership crises and several court cases, creating uncertainty within the party.
The crisis reportedly contributed to the exit of some notable politicians, including Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, who later moved to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
However, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi insisted that the defections were planned long before the party’s internal disputes escalated.
ADC Speaks on 2027 Elections
Despite the lingering legal battles and internal wrangling, ADC National Chairman Senator David Mark has assured party members that the party would participate fully in the 2027 general elections.
Amaechi’s latest move now places him among the early political figures positioning ahead of what is expected to be another fiercely contested presidential election cycle in Nigeria.