The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the South South has endorsed the 2027 presidential ambition of former minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi.
The caucus made the decision at its meeting of February 27 this year. According to a statement signed by the national vice chairman of ADC in South South geopolitical zone, Usani Uguru Usani, the endorsement was unanimous.
He however noted that individual actions were based on conviction, just as he stated that the support base for other aspirants within the zone still exists.
The statement read in part, “Whereas the forum ignited certain issues of internal leadership organisation within the ADC in the SS, the following developments, amongst others, ensued:
“H.E. Rotimi Amaechi declared his interest in bidding for the presidential seat in the 2027 election.
“He solicited our support as people from his geopolitical base. There was a suggestion for a motion to uphold the request.
“A brief remark was made to recap the request and the import of having a general opinion on the issue by the regional leader, H. E. Chief J. Odigie-Oyegun.
“Ultimately, he called for a voice vote to respond to this appeal. At the call for response, there was a loud affirmative “AY” while a contra call had no “NAY” response.
“This applause was a pledge to support him, which can be interpreted as endorsement.
Notably, this development does not compel individual actions based on conviction. It does not also imply that the support base for other aspirants within the zone is non-existent.
“I find it compelling to offer this step-by-step procedure in order to guarantee the integrity of participants and equally secure the harmony of the forum as we look forward to more challenging eventualities in our general struggle,” the statement added.
End.
