ADC South-South Forum reaffirms support for Amaechi, says endorsement voluntary - Punch Newspapers

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The South‑South leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) reiterated its support for former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi’s 2027 presidential bid, stating that the endorsement was voluntary and based on personal conviction. ADC National Vice Chairman (South South) Usani Uguru Usani said Amaechi received an overwhelming "Aye" vote at a forum meeting in Benin City chaired by former Edo Governor John Odigie‑Oyegun. A separate statement signed by Zonal Publicity Secretary Label Oboh denied that an endorsement had been made, but Usani maintained that the vote confirmed the endorsement. The party’s internal dynamics may influence Amaechi’s positioning within the broader presidential contest, and the ADC is expected to formalise its stance ahead of the election cycle.

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Reported by 8 sources: Punch Nigeria, Leadership, The Nation, new_telegraph, Daily Trust, This Day, osun_defender, The Nation. Also confirmed by Vanguard.