Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says he is the only “national candidate” in the race for the 2027 presidency, accusing other contenders of relying on ethnic appeal. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, the former Rivers governor said his candidacy stands apart from rivals like Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, has accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining democracy, despite his past role in the pro-democracy struggle under the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). Amaechi spoke on Tuesday during the national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where he criticised the current administration’s handling of governance, security, and the economy….
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of failing to protect Nigerians. Amaechi made the remarks in a post on X on Tuesday. The former governor of Rivers state and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticised the government’s handling of insecurity, particularly in the wake of…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, sparked controversy in a viral video. He claimed the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 imposed a 25 percent levy on funds for building materials. Amaechi stated the laws would start in 2027. He said, “If you are buying cement or any building material, they will deduct 25 percent from that…
Former minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi on Monday joined protesters at the National Assembly to oppose the Senate’s rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results. At the protest, Amaechi accused President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio of showing little concern for the lives and safety of Nigerians during elections. He spoke to…
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general election, political calculations have intensified, alliances are being tested, and ambitions are colliding. Amid this familiar pre-election realignment, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has emerged as the platform around which key opposition figures appear to be converging in a bid to unseat President Bola Tinubu. On paper,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s bloc within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has begun consultations to select a southern politician as a possible running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election. ADC Targets Southern Candidate Ahead of 2027 Sources close to the group revealed that the strategy is aimed at strengthening regional balance while boosting…
