Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has reaffirmed his determination to run for president in 2027 under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that there will be “no retreat, no surrender.”
Speaking to newsmen in Kano after a meeting with a coalition of traders, Amaechi insisted that the ADC presidential primary must remain open, 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 declared.
The former Minister of Transport emphasised that all aspirants in the ADC had the right to contest, describing the process as vital for internal democracy.
Amaechi also took aim at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, criticising 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.
