A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has obtained the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential nomination form ahead of the 2027 general elections.
A former Edo State governor, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, led other prominent political stakeholders to collect the form on Amaechi’s behalf on Friday at the ADC national secretariat in Abuja.
The forms were presented to Amaechi’s representatives by the ADC Deputy National Organising Secretary, Atiku Mohammed.
With the development, Amaechi has become the second aspirant in the ADC presidential contest. Mohammed Hayatu-Deen had earlier obtained the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms.
The ADC has been battling leadership crises and multiple court cases.
The development had led to the exit of notable members, including former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, who defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
However, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, had described the defection of Obi and Kwankwaso as a premeditated move and not a result of the party’s internal crisis.
Despite the ongoing disputes and pending court cases, the ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, has assured members that the party will participate in the 2027 general elections.
