The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has addressed the delay in officially presenting former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. According to the party, the postponement stems from Atiku’s ongoing business travel abroad.
Abdulrasheed Shehu, a media aide to Atiku, took to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday to clarify the situation. He dismissed rumors suggesting internal strife within the ADC or Amaechi’s reluctance to accept the offer. Shehu stated that the pairing is finalized and that Amaechi will be unveiled shortly after Atiku returns from his trip.
The confirmation comes amid conflicting reports and initial skepticism following the ADC’s announcement of its presidential ticket for the 2027 election. Earlier, party officials had refrained from immediate confirmation, leading to speculation. Shehu urged the public to disregard what he termed as fake news, emphasizing that the ticket is settled and the unveiling is imminent.