ADC South-South leaders endorse Amaechi for presidential ticket

AI Summary

On February 28, 2026, ADC leaders from the South‑South met with former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi at the residence of ADC National Leader Chief John Odigie‑Oyegun in Benin, Edo State. Amaechi expressed his intention to run for president and the leaders said they would give him their full support. Odigie‑Oyegun announced a unanimous decision to back Amaechi and indicated that the group will meet regularly to coordinate. The endorsement positions Amaechi as a potential ADC presidential candidate and may influence the party’s ticket selection ahead of the 2027 election. Security was increased around the venue after an incident involving damage to vehicles of ADC chieftains.

Reliability

Single source: The Nation. Treat with caution. Also confirmed by This Day, the_whistler. Also confirmed by Punch Nigeria.