Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation and ex-governor of Rivers State, has declared his intention to run for president in 2027 under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on Channels Television's The Morning Brief on Friday, Amaechi stated, "I don't care who else is running. I'm running because I'm a Nigerian candidate. Because I know the Nigerian problem. And I can solve the Nigerian problem." He cited infrastructure projects executed during his tenure, including rail lines and port development, as proof of his capability. Amaechi also claimed he tackled insecurity while in office, asserting that his record distinguishes him from other potential candidates.
He criticised President Bola Tinubu's administration, saying economic hardship has deepened under his leadership. "Everybody is suffering, everybody is looking for food to eat. People can't buy fuel, can't travel. The airlines are threatening to increase the cost of transportation; everything is skyrocketing," Amaechi said. He accused Tinubu of failing to deliver on power supply promises, adding, "For Christ's sake, President Tinubu does not have the right to speak, he doesn't." Amaechi alleged attempts to weaken opposition parties and called for the independence of INEC and the judiciary. He insisted that if the ADC is on the ballot, Tinubu will lose. The presidential election is set for January 16, 2027, with party primaries scheduled between April 23 and May 30, 2026. Other notable figures in the opposition coalition include Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Nasir El-Rufai and Rauf Aregbesola.
Rotimi Amaechi's claim that he alone can solve Nigeria's problems rests on infrastructure projects and governance experience from his past roles. His direct criticism of President Tinubu's economic record reflects growing public frustration over fuel costs, power supply and rising living expenses. That frustration is real, and voters may weigh it heavily when considering 2027 candidates. Amaechi's confidence hinges not just on his record but on whether Nigerians believe one man can fix systemic issues.
💡 NaijaBuzz is an AI-assisted news aggregator. This content is curated from third-party sources — NaijaBuzz is not the original publisher and is not responsible for the accuracy of source reporting. The NaijaBuzz Take is AI-assisted editorial opinion only, not established fact. All persons mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction. NaijaBuzz does not endorse the views expressed in source articles.
