The Delta Obidient Elders’ Council has stepped forward to clear the air regarding the political future of former Minister Rotimi Amaechi, dismissing widespread rumors that he has been officially endorsed as the South-South consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 elections under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a detailed clarification released over the weekend, the council sought to correct the narrative following a wave of speculation that hit social media platforms. The statement, signed by the Council Chairman, Chief Chris Biose, emphasized that no such formal commitment has been made by the party’s regional leadership.
The confusion stemmed from a video circulating online, attributed to the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy, which criticized a high-profile meeting held at the residence of the ADC Zonal Leader and former APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, on Friday, February 27, 2026. The elders explained that while the meeting did indeed take place, its purpose has been largely misrepresented. They clarified that the gathering was a consultative session rather than an endorsement ceremony, aimed at discussing the political direction of the zone.
During the meeting, Rotimi Amaechi presented his presidential ambitions to the South-South leadership of the ADC, laying out his qualifications and seeking the perspectives of regional stakeholders on the path forward for the country. While a motion for a unanimous endorsement was reportedly suggested by some attendees during the heat of the discussion, it was promptly intercepted. Chief Odigie-Oyegun, acting in his capacity as the chairman of the session, stopped the motion before it could be finalized, choosing instead to thank Amaechi for his transparency and for sharing his vision with the leaders.
This development highlights the cautious approach being taken by political blocs as the road to 2027 begins to take shape. Chief Biose, speaking for the Delta Obidient Elders’ Council, used the opportunity to call for a broader sense of national cooperation. He urged Nigerians, opposition figures, and civil rights groups to work alongside the ADC in its mission to strengthen governance and tackle the pressing economic and security issues currently facing the federation. For now, the council maintains that the race for the party’s ticket remains an open conversation focused on merit and national interest.
