ROTIMI AMAECHI DECLARES PRESIDENTIAL AMBITION UNDER ADC, AS PARTY SECRETARIAT ATTACK SPARKS SECURITY FEARS

Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, on Friday declared his intention to contest for the office of the president in next years election. Amaechi made the declaration during the South-South Zonal Leadership Committee meeting of the African Democratic Congress held at the GRA residence of the partys National Leader, John Odigie-Oyegun, in Benin City.

At the meeting, Odigie-Oyegun expressed doubts that the Nigerian police would arrest those who attacked the ADC secretariat and his residence in Benin City on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Odigie-Oyegun stated this while fielding questions from journalists after the partys zonal meeting. He said, I am not sure if an arrest has been made. I am also not sure if an arrest will be made considering the nature of the event. Imagine people bearing arms in broad daylight and were seen and no one has been arrested up till now.

It was the security agencies that gave us a hint of the attack that saved us. We had to quickly bring the programme to an end. We barely got to my house and we had that the secretariat had been attacked by thugs bearing arms. If we were still there when they attacked the secretariat, we wont be saying what we are saying now.

While noting that the ADC would be ready for Januarys election, he urged the government to allow peace to reign and eschew violence in the run up to the election. He noted that the ADC would do what it takes to make the party the choice of Nigerians. He stated that the public is on the side of his party, adding that this would be the first time a party is put together at the behest of the masses. He added, With what is happening in our nation, an emergency rescue is needed and as a party we will ensure that Nigerians remain the crux of governance. Odigie-Oyegun also urged leaders and party members in the zone to work in unity and learn from each others experience so that the zone can be worthy of emulation.