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Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Results, Alleges Widespread Disenfranchisement

Former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the party’s presidential primary election, alleging widespread voter disenfranchisement and electoral malpractice during the exercise.

Amaechi described the results being announced by the party as “concocted,” insisting that the process failed to meet the standards of transparency, fairness, and credibility earlier promised by the ADC. The former Rivers State governor stated that he would only accept the outcome of a free and transparent primary election.

According to him, a significant number of party members across the country were denied the opportunity to participate in the voting process. He claimed that nearly 80 percent of eligible party members were allegedly prevented from casting their votes, raising concerns about the integrity of the election.

Amaechi also accused the party leadership of engaging in practices similar to those often criticised in Nigeria’s broader electoral system, including vote buying, result manipulation, and voter suppression. He questioned how the ADC could present itself as a credible alternative political platform if it failed to uphold democratic principles internally.

The controversy deepened after fellow presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen reportedly withdrew from the results announcement process, citing alleged irregularities and widespread rigging during the primaries.

The ADC presidential race featured prominent contenders including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Amaechi, and Hayatu-Deen as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections. Early reports indicated that Atiku was leading in several states before the dispute over the process escalated.

Political analysts say the allegations could deepen internal tensions within the ADC and potentially affect the party’s efforts to position itself as a major opposition force ahead of the next presidential election. Party officials are yet to release a detailed response to the accusations raised by the aggrieved aspirants.