ADC picks Rotimi Amaechi as VP candidate for 2027

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has chosen former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi as its vice presidential candidate for the 2027 Nigerian election. The party announced the decision on Monday, citing extensive consultations with coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones. Amaechi, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, previously served as Minister of Transportation under former President Muhammadu Buhari. The selection positions the ADC for the upcoming electoral contest against the ruling party.