Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has firmly dismissed speculation that his purchase of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential nomination form is a stepping stone to the vice presidency. Speaking in an interview with Trust TV on Monday, the former Rivers State governor addressed ongoing debates within the party regarding the selection of its flagbearer for the 2027 elections.
Amaechi underscored that his ambition is strictly for the top job, not a secondary position. “Please stop that. I didn’t buy the ADC presidential ticket to become Vice President,” he stated emphatically.
The conversation comes amid heightened activities within the ADC as aspirants jostle for the party’s presidential ticket. Amaechi clarified his stance on the consensus approach being mooted by some party stakeholders. He argued that if the party seeks a consensus candidate, a meeting should be convened where all aspirants can deliberate. Should they fail to reach an agreement, the matter would be resolved through primaries.
This development follows earlier exchanges between Amaechi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, where Amaechi challenged Atiku to embrace primaries given Atiku’s stated opposition to zoning. The former minister remains a key contender in the ADC presidential race, rejecting any notion of dropping his bid for a lesser role.