🚨 Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi Declares Opposition to Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid
In what many are calling the first major crack in the APC’s 2027 re-election front, former Minister of Transport and two-time Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has publicly declared his opposition to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election ambitions.
Speaking at a political summit in Abuja on July 24, Amaechi made it clear that his political alignment within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) no longer aligns with the presidency’s direction. This announcement has sent ripples across Nigeria’s political landscape, signaling what may become a deep internal power struggle within the APC.
🗣️ What Amaechi Said
“Nigeria cannot afford another four years of recycled uncertainty. We must choose leadership rooted in performance, not political payback,” — Amaechi stated, taking a veiled swipe at the Tinubu administration’s governance track record.
While he didn’t announce a presidential ambition outright, Amaechi’s tone and wording hint at a potential 2027 run, either from within the APC or under a new political coalition.
🏛️ APC in Crisis?
This declaration marks a significant political divergence within the party, especially considering that Amaechi was a key player in the formation of the APC and once served as Director-General of Buhari’s campaign. Political analysts believe this move:
🔎 The Bigger Picture for 2027
Amaechi’s breakaway sentiment arrives at a time when Nigeria’s political atmosphere is already heating up with:
- Youth discontent over economic hardship and insecurity.
- Opposition regrouping, especially within PDP and LP.
- Regional grievances, particularly from the Niger Delta and Southeast zones.
Amaechi, a South-South heavyweight, could be angling to galvanize non-Yoruba southern support and challenge the APC’s national grip.
🤔 Alo360 Insight
This isn’t just party politics—it’s about who gets to shape Nigeria’s future post-Tinubu. With figures like Amaechi stepping forward, 2027 might bring a dramatic realignment of national power.
🧠Will Amaechi form a third force? Will APC split? Or is this political posturing?
Alo360 will be watching—and reporting—every move.
