A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said his experience in governance and infrastructure development positions him to tackle Nigeria’s challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on The Morning Brief, a programme on Channels Television, on Friday, Amaechi stated that he was running as a Nigerian candidate and expressed confidence in his understanding of the country’s problems and his ability to address them.
The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) cited rail and port projects executed during his tenure as evidence of his capacity.
He also claimed to have tackled insecurity while in office, noting that his record distinguishes him from other contenders.
The former governor of Rivers State criticised the administration of Bola Tinubu, stating that the economic situation in the country has worsened.
Amaechi said Nigerians are facing widespread hardship, with rising costs of living, fuel challenges, and increasing transport fares, while warning that airlines may further hike prices.
He added that President Tinubu had failed to meet key promises, particularly in the power sector, and noted that Nigerians are waiting to assess his performance at the polls.
Amaechi also alleged attempts to weaken opposition parties and called for institutions such as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary to operate independently.
He expressed confidence that the ADC would defeat the incumbent if allowed a level playing field, alleging that there were efforts to prevent strong opposition candidates from emerging on the ballot.
Amaechi is among several prominent figures in the ADC positioning for the 2027 presidential race.
Others in the opposition coalition include Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rauf Aregbesola.
INEC has fixed January 16, 2027, for the presidential election, while party primaries are scheduled to hold between April 23 and May 30, 2026, when political parties are expected to nominate their candidates.
