Oshiomhole questions Amaechi’s loyalty to Atiku, recalls ADC primary court dispute

By Haruna Salami

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has questioned the loyalty of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, to the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, citing his decision to challenge the outcome of the party’s presidential primary in court.

Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, made the remarks on Monday during the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign in Ebonyi State.

The former Edo State governor described Amaechi as a “serial loser”, arguing that his decision to take Atiku to court over the ADC presidential primary raised questions about his political credibility.

According to Oshiomhole, Amaechi had accused Atiku of rigging the party’s primary election, despite subsequently emerging as his running mate.

“He is a serial loser. He went to court to challenge Atiku for rigging the ADC primary election. If he can accuse his own boss, who are you?” Oshiomhole said.

The latest remarks have further heightened the verbal exchanges between the two politicians as political activities ahead of the 2027 general election gather momentum.

Amaechi had recently challenged Oshiomhole to make his academic qualifications public, questioning whether the senator possessed the educational credentials to justify his claims.

The exchange marks another episode in the growing political confrontation between the two former governors, who are now on opposing sides of the 2027 presidential contest.