Rotimi Amaechi

Nigeria's opposition parties and gubernatorial aspirants have intensified positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the African Democratic Congress South-South zone endorsing former minister Rotimi Amaechi while concerns mount over electoral credibility.

Nigeria's political opposition faces upheaval as Osun State's speaker leads 24 lawmakers from PDP to Accord Party, while Adamawa Governor Fintiri's defection to APC triggers internal recriminations and ADC South-South leaders reject established presidential candidates.