Atiku yet to publicly name Amaechi his presidential running mate – Sam Amadi

The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, has said the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is yet to publicly name former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi as his running mate.

Amadi said Nigerians are waiting for him to publicly announce Amadi as his presidential running mate.

Posting on X, Amadi wrote: “@atiku is yet to publicly name @ChibuikeAmaechi as his VP. May be he will do so soonest. We wait to hear him say so soonest.”

On Monday, the ADC had named Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State as Atiku’s presidential running mate for the 2027 general elections.

The choice of Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate was revealed by ADC’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi via a statement.

Abdullahi said Amaechi was chosen after extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders.

However, observed that the former Vice President is yet to publicly unveil Amaechi as his running mate.