Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has flatly rejected the results of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries held yesterday.In a strongly worded statement posted on his verified X account today, Amaechi described the process as marred by widespread voter disenfranchisement and “concocted results.”
Why Amaechi Rejected the ADC Primaries
Amaechi said he had made it clear from the beginning that he would only accept the outcome if the primaries were free, fair and transparent. According to him, about 80 percent of party members were prevented from voting in many parts of the country.
“I will not accept results from a process that does not reflect the values that the ADC had pledged to uphold,” he declared.
The former minister accused the party of the same electoral malpractices it often criticises the ruling APC and INEC for — vote buying, result writing and disenfranchisement of genuine members.He reminded everyone why many joined the ADC in the first place: to rescue Nigerians from impunity and mismanagement under the current government.
There’s no way that about eighty percent of members of the party were not allowed to vote, and you expect me to accept such results,” Amaechi stated. “Then what makes us different from the others?”
Amaechi’s Message to ADC Leaders
The Rivers politician stressed that the ADC was meant to be a platform for the downtrodden, a party that would amplify the voices of ordinary Nigerians regardless of ethnicity or religion.He warned that any party engaging in rigging cannot claim to be better than the APC it wants to replace.Amaechi’s bombshell rejection has already sparked heated debate online, with many drawing comparisons to Peter Obi’s decision not to join the ADC.
The development comes at a critical time as different opposition figures position themselves for the 2027 presidential race. Amaechi’s strong position could influence how other heavyweights approach future alliances.
As of now, the ADC is yet to issue an official response to Amaechi’s rejection. The party had hoped the primaries would present a united front against the ruling party, but the controversy has raised fresh doubts about its readiness.
The coming days will show whether Amaechi’s rejection leads to a bigger realignment in the opposition or simply becomes another footnote in Nigeria’s turbulent political season.For now, the man many still call “the lion of Rivers” has drawn a clear line: he will not be part of any “concocted” process.
