Amaechi Defeats Atiku, Hayatu-Deen to Win ADC Presidential Primary in Bayelsa
Former transportation minister secures commanding victory as contest for party’s presidential ticket gathers momentum
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has emerged victorious in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election in Bayelsa State after defeating former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Hayatu-Deen Muhammed.
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has won the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election conducted in Bayelsa State, defeating other aspirants in the race for the party’s presidential ticket.
According to the official results released after the exercise, Amaechi secured a total of 44,404 votes to emerge as the winner of the state primary.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar finished in second place with 6,570 votes, while Hayatu-Deen Muhammed recorded 939 votes.
The primary election formed part of the party’s internal process to determine support levels among aspirants ahead of preparations for the next general election.
The outcome gives Amaechi a significant advantage in the Bayelsa contest and adds momentum to his presidential ambition within the ADC.
The exercise was conducted amid growing political activities across parties as consultations and alignments continue ahead of future national elections.
Political observers are expected to monitor how the outcome influences the broader contest for the party’s presidential ticket in the coming months.
