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Amaechi: 13 North-east, North-west States Backing ADC in 2027 Elections

• I’ll restore fuel subsidy, tackle insecurity if elected, Atiku vows •Promises to continue Kolmani oil exploration in Bauchi Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic

Segun Awofadeji, reporting from Bauchi, explains that the African Democratic Congress' (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, claims the support of 13 North-east and North-west states for the upcoming 2027 elections. Amaechi expressed confidence in the ADC's victory over President Bola Tinubu and his All Progressives Congress (APC) party, predicting wins in Niger, Kogi, and Nasarawa states.

Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate, reiterated his commitment to restore fuel subsidies and tackle insecurity if elected, promising to continue oil exploration at the Kolmani Oil Field in Bauchi State. Amaechi warned that the party would not accept a repeat of the 2023 election outcome and vowed to challenge the APC in South-south and North-central regions.

The ADC's leadership remains uncertain following a recent court decision, but the party continues preparations for the 2027 elections.

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