Former Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has urged members of the party to intensify grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that another victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) could significantly alter the political future of many opposition figures.

Amaechi spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the ADC National Women League Conference, where he called on party supporters, particularly women, to take an active role in voter mobilization across communities, wards and states.

The former Minister of Transportation told party members that the opposition must approach the next election with determination, arguing that the stakes were high for leaders seeking political relevance beyond 2027.

According to him, many of the politicians currently leading opposition efforts could find themselves sidelined if the APC retains power at the federal level.

He encouraged party members living outside their home states to return and engage directly with voters, stressing that electoral success would depend on grassroots participation rather than activities concentrated in the Federal Capital Territory.

Drawing parallels with the 2015 election that ended the Peoples Democratic Party’s 16-year hold on the presidency, Amaechi said women played a critical role in the APC’s victory at the time and could again influence the outcome of a national election.

He urged ADC members to focus on expanding support at the ward level, arguing that consistent voter turnout across communities would strengthen the party’s chances at the polls.

Amaechi also criticized the current economic situation in the country, citing rising living costs, increasing poverty levels and challenges facing families in meeting basic needs such as food, education and healthcare.

The ADC chieftain claimed that economic hardship had worsened in recent years and called on Nigerians to become more involved in shaping the country’s political future through active participation in the electoral process.

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He further emphasized the importance of state-level elections, noting that strong governorship victories would be crucial to the party’s broader national ambitions.

Also addressing the gathering, Hajiya Titi Atiku Abubakar urged women across the country to remain committed to political engagement and not be discouraged by prevailing challenges.

She appealed to ADC supporters to reach out to relatives, neighbours and community members to promote the party’s message ahead of the next election cycle.

Speaking on the economic situation, she expressed concern over the rising prices of goods and services, including healthcare costs, and said many families were struggling to cope with the increasing cost of living.

Titi Atiku called on women to become more active in community-level political activities, particularly in rural areas, as parties begin positioning themselves for the 2027 contest.

The conference formed part of the ADC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its grassroots structures and expand support ahead of what is expected to be an intense political battle in the next general election.