The Digest:
Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has cautioned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against fielding a northern presidential candidate in 2027, warning it would be difficult to convince southern voters. Speaking in Kano, Amaechi advised the party to consider regional dynamics, capacity, age, and the "unspoken rule" of power rotation. He acknowledged that while he would support whoever emerges as ADC candidate, a northern ticket risks alienating southern electorates who believe power should remain in the South. Amaechi, who has declared interest in the ADC presidential nomination, pledged to serve only one four-year term to return power to the North.
Key Points:
- Southern voters may feel disenfranchised if power shifts north without completing a southern tenure.
- ADC risks losing its competitive edge in the South if it disregards regional power sentiment.
- Amaechi gains credibility by acknowledging electoral realities while pursuing the nomination.
- This signals growing internal debate within opposition parties on zoning and the 2027 strategy.
- The timing, two years before elections, allows ADC to calibrate its candidate selection process.
ADC now faces a strategic choice between fielding its strongest candidate and respecting regional power-balancing expectations.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
