The announcement comes days after reports of the pick began circulating in the media

The ADC said Mr Amaechi was chosen after extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones.

The announcement was made on Monday in a statement signed by ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has officially announced former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi,