BREAKING: Amaechi finally agrees to become Atiku's running mate

Author: Ochogwu SundayPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Nigeria

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BREAKING: Amaechi finally agrees to become Atiku's running mate

Presidential candidate of the ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has picked former Transportation Minister Chibuike Amaechi as his running mate. The immediate past chairman of ADC in Rivers State, Leader Sampson, confirmed this on Saturday. Amaechi, who had previously rejected the vice presidential role after losing the primary, has now agreed.

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