
Public affairs and political analysts from Southern Nigeria have criticized the selection of former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate for Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. Analysts suggest that this choice may hinder Atiku's chances of winning the election, as reported by DAILY POST.
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