Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Results Over Alleged Irregularities

Rotimi Amaechi, a presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has rejected the party’s presidential primary results, alleging widespread voter disenfranchisement and electoral malpractice during the exercise conducted on Monday.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Amaechi claimed the results were being “concocted,” insisting that a large percentage of party members were prevented from participating in the voting process.

According to the former Minister of Transportation, about 80 percent of party members were allegedly denied the opportunity to vote, making it impossible for him to accept the outcome of the exercise.

Amaechi stated that he had earlier made it clear that he would only accept the results if the process was free, fair and transparent, adding that he still stands by that position.

He argued that the ADC cannot criticise the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over allegations of vote buying, rigging and manipulation while allegedly engaging in similar practices internally.

Amaechi Says ADC Must Reflect Democratic Values

Amaechi said the ADC was created to provide Nigerians with a credible political platform capable of amplifying the voices of ordinary citizens and promoting fairness irrespective of ethnicity, religion or social background.

He maintained that accepting results from a flawed process would contradict the values and principles the party claims to represent.

The former Rivers State governor stressed that internal democracy and transparency remain essential for any political party seeking to offer an alternative to Nigerians.

Hayatu Deen Also Rejects Process

Amaechi’s rejection came shortly after another presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu Deen, announced that he would boycott the announcement of the primary election results over alleged widespread irregularities.

Hayatu Deen claimed he personally witnessed incidents of vote rigging and manipulation during the exercise.

He also described some of the results announced at various wards as “concocted,” insisting that the process failed to meet acceptable standards of fairness and transparency.

The allegations from both aspirants are expected to intensify concerns over internal divisions within the ADC as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections.