ADC South-South meets ahead of 2027, Odigie-Oyegun doubts arrest of attackers

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The South‑South zone of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) held a leadership meeting in Benin City ahead of INEC’s revised 2027 election timetable. Attendees included former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, who said he will run for president, as well as former Senate Chief Whip Rowland Owie, Senator Ehigie Uzamere, Hon. Tunde Lakoju, Professor Pat Utomi and former Edo governor Oserheimen Osunbor. Former APC National Chairman John Odigie‑Oyegun said the ADC is prepared to contest and unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress, emphasizing accountability and unity among party members. He also expressed doubt that security agencies will apprehend those who attacked the ADC secretariat and his residence. The meeting signals the ADC’s intention to field candidates in the upcoming presidential election.

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