The Digest:
The South-South Zonal Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has refuted reports claiming they endorsed former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi for the 2027 presidential election. In a statement by Zonal Publicity Secretary Mabel Oboh, the party described the reports as "misleading, undemocratic, and a troubling example of how selective narratives can distort political reality." The clarification follows a February 27 meeting at the residence of party leader Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, where Amaechi formally informed regional leaders of his intention to seek the ADC presidential ticket. Oboh emphasized that consultation is not endorsement and that no motion was moved, resolution adopted, or consensus reached to support any aspirant. She stressed that the meeting's true objective was strengthening internal cohesion and grassroots mobilization, not premature political alignment. Oboh also criticized media houses for publishing the endorsement narrative without thorough verification, warning that misinformation risks undermining democratic processes and institutional procedures.
Key Points
- The denial protects the party's internal democratic processes from being preempted by informal declarations.
- It reinforces the principle that formal endorsement requires constitutional procedures, not mere consultation.
- The statement preserves a level playing field for all aspirants ahead of the party's nomination process.
- It distances the party from potentially divisive premature alignments that could alienate other regions or candidates.
- The rebuke of media misinformation underscores the party's concern about narratives shaping political reality prematurely.
Sources: South-South Punch, Vanguard
