2027: Amaechi Declares For ADC Presidential Ticket, Vows Not To Step Down
Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has formally declared his intention to contest the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Amaechi, who spoke to journalists on Wednesday in Kano, stated that he would not withdraw from the race for any aspirant, stressing that he was better prepared than all other contenders, including President Bola Tinubu.
“I will contest the ADC presidential primary, and by God’s grace, I hope to win so that I can face Tinubu in 2027,” the former transportation minister said.
“I am not stepping down for anyone. Let the people decide who they want to lead.”
The ex-minister, who resigned from the All Progressives Congress last month, maintained that his candidacy represents unity and competence.
According to him, unlike other aspirants, his background and political experience place him in a stronger position to lead Nigeria.
“If you look at all those aspiring, including Tinubu, who is better prepared than I am? My candidacy offers unity because I come from the south, and we are not in conflict with any region,” Amaechi added.
He dismissed suggestions that his political influence in Rivers had been weakened by former governor Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
Amaechi noted that his recent visit to Rivers, where he inaugurated the ADC, attracted a large turnout without financial mobilisation.
“Recently, when I visited Rivers to inaugurate the ADC, the turnout was massive from the airport to the venue, and nobody paid for that mobilisation. That should tell you where the people stand,” he said.
Taking a swipe at the current administration, Amaechi said Nigerians were disillusioned with Tinubu’s leadership, adding that the ruling party would be rejected at the polls.
“Whether the government wants to conduct credible elections or not, one thing is certain: time is up,” he declared.
“Nigerians are tired because no one is happy under Tinubu, not even in Rivers or across the south. People are suffering everywhere.”
Amaechi’s declaration comes days after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also confirmed his intention to seek the ADC ticket for the 2027 presidential election.
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