ADC Hints On Atiku-Amaechi Ticket To Challenge Tinubu In 2027
Indications have emerged over a possible presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) pairing between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.
The permutation is gaining momentum, with sources within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) suggesting that discussions around the arrangement have intensified in recent weeks.
According to ADC insiders who spoke with NEWSREPORTER on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss internal deliberations, the possibility of an Atiku-Amaechi ticket is being seriously considered as part of broader coalition-building efforts ahead of the next general election.
They added that the coalition's calculations had changed significantly following the departure of key political figures who were initially expected to strengthen the party's national reach.
“The rumours of an Atiku-Amaechi ticket are getting very strong. What is making people pay attention is that there has hardly been any forceful denial from either camp,” an ADC National Official said.
“While we are awaiting any official announcement from Atiku, we shouldn't forget that Peter Obi could easily have been considered for the vice-presidential slot. His exit to the NDC changed the dynamics and affected the momentum the ADC was building,” he further stated.
The insider added that the party had initially viewed Obi as a strategic asset capable of delivering substantial support from the South-East region.
“When Obi was with the coalition, there was confidence that the South-East would be a major pillar of the campaign. Now the conversation has shifted to how Amaechi can help deepen support across the southern part of the country,” the source said.
Political observers believe the coalition's challenges were further compounded by the loss of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, whose influence in Northern Nigeria remains significant.
“Losing Kwankwaso meant losing the prospect of a strong Kano bloc vote, and losing Obi meant forfeiting a potentially strong South-East voting base. Those developments forced the coalition back to the drawing board,” an ADC chieftain in Ogun State disclosed.
“Discussions are still ongoing in different quarters, and many options are being considered. What is certain is that the coalition is looking for the strongest possible formula to compete nationally,” he said.
Despite the growing speculation, neither Atiku nor Amaechi has publicly confirmed any agreement regarding a joint ticket.
Party leadership have also remained cautious about commenting on ongoing consultations
As political alignments continue to evolve, attention remains focused on whether the coalition will eventually settle on an Atiku-Amaechi partnership or unveil a different arrangement as preparations for the next electoral contest gather pace.