2027: South-South ADC members deny endorsing Amaechi

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The South‑South leadership of the African Democratic Congress said reports that the party had formally endorsed former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi as its presidential candidate were inaccurate. Deputy National Publicity Secretary Jackie Wayas posted on X that Amaemi’s notification of intent to seek the party’s ticket was a consultative step, not an endorsement, and that no motion or vote was taken. Prof. Pat Utomi also issued a statement denying any endorsement at the party’s strategy meeting in Benin, Edo State. The denial indicates the ADC has not yet selected a presidential candidate, and the party’s internal process will continue ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Reported by 3 sources: The Nation, new_telegraph, Punch Nigeria. Also confirmed by Vanguard. Also confirmed by Blueprint.