ADC South-South denies endorsing Amaechi for 2027 presidency

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The South‑South zonal leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) issued a statement denying reports that it had endorsed former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi as the party’s 2027 presidential candidate. Zonal Publicity Secretary Mabel Oboh called the reports “misleading, undemocratic” and said they distort political reality. She said the February 27 meeting at Oyegun’s residence was convened to strengthen internal cohesion, grassroots mobilisation and strategic positioning for future elections, not to endorse any candidate. Oboh emphasized that the attendees were seasoned political leaders and that any suggestion of an informal endorsement was inaccurate. The denial suggests the ADC will continue its internal nomination process without a declared presidential candidate at this stage.

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Reported by 3 sources: pm_news, Daily Trust, Punch Nigeria. Also confirmed by Vanguard. Also confirmed by Blueprint.