Rotimi Amaechi Officially Joins Presidential Race As Oyegun Obtains ADC 2027  Nomination Form For Him

By Ayodele Oni

Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, has purchased nomination form of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which signals his entry into the 2027 presidential race.

Amaechi, the immediate past Minister of Transportation, said that the nomination form was obtained on his behalf on Friday by former Edo State Governor and prominent ADC chieftain, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, at the party National Headquarters in Abuja.

Amaechi had, also, in 2023, contested for the primary election against the incumbent President, Bola Tinubu and others.

Amaechi’s formal entry into the contest has already generated widespread political interest across the country. Many stakeholders describe him as one of the most experienced and nationally recognised figures within the opposition coalition.

An administrator and influential political mobiliser, Amaechi brings decades of governance experience spanning the legislative arm, State administration, and federal executive service.

His political trajectory continues to command significant attention due to his strong grassroots networks, national visibility, and reputation for decisive leadership.

As Governor of Rivers State, Amaechi oversaw extensive infrastructural transformation, educational reforms, and urban development projects that positioned the State among Nigeria’s leading sub-national economies.

His administration’s investments in road construction, healthcare, and model educational institutions remain notable aspects of his governance legacy.

At the federal level, his tenure as Minister of Transportation was marked by renewed focus on railway modernisation and transportation infrastructure.

Strategic rail projects such as the Abuja-Kaduna and Lagos-Ibadan rail lines emerged as signature initiatives during his stewardship of the ministry.

The development is expected to strengthen the profile of the ADC as political consultations and alignments intensify ahead of the next electoral cycle.

With his formal entry into the race, Amaechi is increasingly being projected as one of the frontline presidential aspirants capable of mounting a formidable national campaign built on experience, political structure, and administrative capacity.