Former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi said on May 19, 2026, that he did not obtain the presidential nomination form of the African Democratic Congress to later accept a vice-presidential position as discussions continue over the party’s 2027 presidential ticket.
Amaechi made the statement during an interview on Trust TV while speaking about the growing contest among aspirants seeking the ADC presidential ticket ahead of the next general election.
The former Minister of Transportation said he joined the race to contest for the presidency and not to negotiate for the vice-presidential slot. He also spoke about ongoing conversations within the party concerning the possibility of reaching a consensus among aspirants.
According to him, if the party leadership decides to adopt a consensus arrangement, all interested aspirants should first meet and discuss the process. He added that if the contenders fail to reach an agreement, the party should allow every aspirant to test their popularity through primary elections.
Amaechi’s latest comment comes shortly after his earlier remarks directed at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the issue of zoning and the method for selecting the party’s presidential candidate.
The former governor had previously insisted that all aspirants should participate in open primaries, especially since there are differing opinions within the party over zoning arrangements and candidate selection.
His position is coming at a time when political activities within the ADC are increasing, with more aspirants declaring interest and the party continuing preparations for its governorship and presidential primaries ahead of the 2027 elections.