ADC Primaries: Arewa Youths Push Amaechi as Consensus Candidate, Appeal to Atiku for Statesmanship

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From: Musa Abubakar 

Bauchi, The Arewa Youths Advocate for Peace and Unity Initiative has thrown its weight behind former Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, ahead of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential primaries. In a statement released on Wednesday, the group described Amaechi as a “national patriot” who gave everything to ensure the survival of the nation during critical moments in Nigeria’s recent political history.

The endorsement was contained in a statement signed by the National President of the group, Rt. Hon. Sani Mohammed. He said Amaechi’s track record in public service and his role in Nigeria’s democratic transition make him the most qualified aspirant to lead the ADC into the 2027 general election.

Mohammed specifically called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to demonstrate statesmanship by stepping down in favour of Amaechi. According to him, Atiku’s support would strengthen the ADC and present the party as a credible alternative ahead of the presidential contest.

The Arewa Youths leader framed the appeal in the context of reciprocity between Nigeria’s northern and southern regions. He argued that the North owes the South a debt of gratitude for the sacrifices made during the 2015 election cycle that brought the late President Muhammadu Buhari to power.

“Amaechi stood out as one of the key figures who sacrificed personal and political comfort for the change movement in 2015,” Mohammed stated. “This is payback time for the North to reward that sacrifice by supporting a southern candidate of Amaechi’s calibre to fly the ADC ticket.”

The group maintained that Amaechi’s experience as a former Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, two-term governor, and Minister of Transportation positions him to address Nigeria’s current economic and security challenges. They also cited his reputation for discipline and commitment to national unity.

The Arewa Youths Advocate for Peace and Unity Initiative said it will mobilize support across the 19 northern states for Amaechi if the ADC fields him as its presidential candidate. The ADC is yet to announce its primary timetable, but several prominent politicians have indicated interest in contesting under the party’s platform.

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