2027: S’South backing for Amaechi not binding — ADC Vice Chair

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At a South‑South leadership meeting of the African Democratic Congress, former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi announced his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. ADC National Vice Chairman (South‑South) Usani Uguru Usani clarified that the loud affirmative voice vote recorded at the meeting does not constitute a binding endorsement for party stakeholders in the zone. He noted that while several leaders voiced support, members remain free to make their own political choices. The party has not formally adopted Amaechi as its presidential candidate, and internal deliberations will continue ahead of any official nomination.

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Reported by 7 sources: Vanguard, Punch Nigeria, The Nation, new_telegraph, pm_news, Daily Trust, the_whistler. Also confirmed by Blueprint.