Rotimi Amaechi, a presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has declared that he will accept the outcome of the party’s ongoing presidential primary only if the exercise is free, fair, and transparent.
The former Rivers State governor and ex‑Minister of Transportation made the remark after casting his vote at his ward in Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Condition for Acceptance
Amaechi explained that his decision to respect the result hinges on whether the primary process mirrors the transparency he witnessed in his own community.
He said, “I was monitoring the country state‑by‑state where I was. I hope the system would be transparent as it was in my village. If it’s transparent I would accept the result, but if it’s not free and fair a lot of us would react.”
Call for Credible Process
The aspirant stressed that the ADC must ensure the primary reflects the genuine will of its members. He added that aspirants and their supporters would have no reason to reject the outcome if the exercise is conducted credibly.
Commitment to Work With the Winner
When asked whether he would back another aspirant should he lose, Amaechi replied that he would work with the eventual winner, provided the process is credible.
He stated, “The answer is yes, if the other person wins, I will work with him, but if the process is not free and fair, I would question it.”
The ADC presidential primary is part of the party’s preparations to select its flagbearer for the 2027 general election. The contest features Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Hayatu‑Deen as the leading aspirants.
Amaechi voted at his Ubima Ward in Ikwerre LGA, Rivers State; Hayatu‑Deen cast his ballot in Jare, Borno State; while Atiku voted at Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State.
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