Amaechi Rejects ADC Primary Results Amid Allegations

Rotimi Amaechi, the former Governor of Rivers State and a presidential aspirant for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), rejected the results of the party's presidential primary held on a Monday. He described the outcome as "concocted," citing widespread voter disenfranchisement across the country.

Amaechi claimed that 80% of party members were denied the opportunity to vote, which he argued undermined the integrity of the electoral process. Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President, emerged as the winner, securing 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while Amaechi won only two states.

Mohayatu Deen, another aspirant, announced his decision to boycott the final result declaration ceremony in Abuja, citing similar allegations of vote rigging. The ADC leadership has yet to respond to the allegations raised by Amaechi and Deen.

The primary results have sparked tensions within the party as it seeks to position itself as a major force ahead of the 2027 general elections.