Sam Amadi, who leads the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, has pointed out that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has yet to formally declare Rotimi Amaechi as his vice-presidential pick. According to Amadi, Nigerians are still waiting for an official announcement from Atiku regarding Amaechi’s role on the ticket.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Amadi stated: “@atiku is yet to publicly name @ChibuikeAmaechi as his VP. May be he will do so soonest. We wait to hear him say so soonest.”
The ADC had earlier this week named Amaechi, a former Rivers State governor and ex-Transportation Minister, as Atiku’s running mate for the 2027 elections. The announcement came through a statement from the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, who cited extensive consultations with stakeholders as the basis for the decision.
Despite the party’s announcement, Amadi observes that the former Vice President has not personally confirmed the choice in a public setting, leaving many observers eager for a formal declaration.