Amaechi declares presidential ambition, says he won’t step down in 2027 race
Tinubu, Amaechi
Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has reaffirmed his determination to contest for Nigeria’s presidency in the 2027 general elections, insisting that he will not step aside for any aspirant.
Speaking to journalists in Kano on Wednesday, Amaechi revealed that he would be seeking the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and stressed that the party’s primary election must remain open to all contestants.
“I will contest the ADC presidential primary, and by God’s grace, I hope to win so that I can face Tinubu in 2027. I am not stepping down for anyone. Let the people decide who they want to lead,” Amaechi declared.
The former governor criticized the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that Nigerians across regions are disillusioned with the government.
“Whether the government wants to conduct credible elections or not, one thing is certain, time is up. Nigerians are tired because no one is happy under Tinubu, not even in Rivers or across the South. He tries to frame it as a North-South contest, but the truth is people are suffering everywhere,” he added.
Amaechi, who previously contested for the presidency under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2022 but lost to Tinubu, is positioning himself as a key challenger ahead of the 2027 elections.
