The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has addressed concerns regarding the silence of Rotimi Amaechi, the former governor of Rivers State, affirming that he continues to be the party's vice-presidential candidate. This statement was made by the party amidst discussions about its leadership and electoral strategy, according to ThisDay Live.

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.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has challenged Joash Amupitan, the head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), regarding the upcoming 2027 elections. The ADC claims that INEC is facing a dilemma between maintaining its integrity and facing disgrace, urging Amupitan to consider how he wishes to be remembered in this context.

The Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State has denied claims that it is collaborating with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. In the same report, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state argued that no politician can win the forthcoming elections through “boosting and sugar-coating,” though the quoted remarks were truncated. The dispute centers on electoral credibility and positioning before 2027.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is under significant pressure from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding the preparations for the 2027 general elections. This assertion was made by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, during an interview with The Sun.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticized Bola Tinubu's administration for what it termed "grave insensitivity" following comments made by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who reportedly stated he does not perceive the hunger and hardship expressed by Nigerians. The ADC urged political figures Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi to remain vigilant in protecting the electoral process.