Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has reaffirmed his determination to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring there will be “no retreat, no surrender” in his quest.
Amaechi made the declaration in Kano on Wednesday while addressing newsmen after a meeting with a coalition of traders in the state. He insisted that the ADC presidential primary must remain open and transparent, stressing that he would not step aside for any aspirant.
“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 said.
The ADC chieftain described the contest as a healthy step for internal democracy, emphasising that every aspirant had the right to vie for the party’s ticket.
Amaechi also took a swipe at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, claiming Nigerians were deeply dissatisfied with its policies and governance style.
“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 said.
