•Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Ameachi
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi have formally deepened their involvement in the 2027 presidential race after securing nomination documents under the platform of the African Democratic Congress.
The development signals a major political shift ahead of the next general election in what supporters describe as a growing coalition for national renewal and democratic inclusion.
According to party insiders, Atiku officially received payment confirmation for his presidential nomination process, paving the way for his participation in the ADC’s 2027 presidential contest. The formal presentation of nomination forms is expected to take place on Monday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
Supporters of the former Vice President described the move as part of a broader effort to reposition Nigeria through what they called people-oriented leadership, economic reforms, national unity and improved security.
In a related development, Amaechi also picked up the ADC presidential nomination form at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, further intensifying political permutations ahead of the 2027 polls.
The nomination form was collected on his behalf by former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Oyegun, alongside former Minister of Environment Mohammed Abdullahi, Senator Nura Abatemi, Hon. Asita, and media executive Ike Bishop Okoronkwo, among other political stakeholders and supporters.
The growing number of influential political figures identifying with the ADC is expected to reshape conversations around the 2027 presidential election, particularly as Nigerians continue to demand alternatives focused on governance, economic stability and national development.
Political observers say the latest moves by Atiku and Amaechi may further strengthen the ADC’s visibility and influence ahead of what is expected to be a fiercely contested election cycle.
