2027: ‘I did not buy ADC form to be vice president’ – Amaechi

Former minister of transport, Rotimi Amaechi has dismissed speculations that he is seeking a vice-presidential position, insisting that his political ambition is focused solely on the presidency amid ongoing conversations surrounding the ADC presidential ticket battle.


Speaking on the podcast Daily Politics on Trust TV, on Tuesday, May 19, Amaechi addressed issues concerning party leadership, consensus arrangements, and reports linking him to a possible vice-presidential role.

“I did not buy form to be vice president. Who are all those saying that?,” he queried.

The former governor of Rivers state stressed that the discussion should remain focused on the presidency rather than the vice-presidential position.

“Idris, the interview is about presidency. I didn’t buy form for vice president. If you want to interview a vice president, I can send them in for you”.

Speaking on the issue of consensus candidacy within the party, Amaechi maintained that any such decision must come through collective agreement among stakeholders.

“If the party wants a consensus, let’s have a meeting. If we agree, we do it. If we don’t, we go primary”.