Atiku’s Aide Explains Delay in Unveiling Amaechi as ADC’s Vice-Presidential Candidate

An aide to Nigerian presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has clarified the reasons behind the delayed unveiling of former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate for the 2027 general election. Abdulrasheed Shehu, a media aide to Abubakar, stated on X that the delay is solely due to the presidential candidate's current business travel schedule, though he did not specify the destination country.

This explanation comes amidst circulating reports and speculation on X suggesting discord within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and that Amaechi had not yet accepted the party's offer. Shehu directly addressed these rumors, asserting, "Atiku/Amaechi is settled." He assured the public that Amaechi would be officially unveiled as the vice-presidential candidate within days of Abubakar's return from his trip.

The clarification aims to quell the uncertainty and conflicting reports that emerged following the ADC's selection of its presidential candidate for the upcoming election. The campaign is emphasizing a unified front, with the official unveiling of the vice-presidential candidate expected to solidify the ticket.

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Atiku/Amaechi is settled. His Excellency is on a short business trip. Once he returns, Amaechi will be officially unveiled in a few days as the VP candidate. Stop posting fake news.