2027 presidency: I am contesting, not stepping down for anyone – Amaechi
Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has affirmed his determination to run for the presidency in 2027 under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating there is “no retreat, no surrender.”
Speaking to journalists in Kano after meeting with a coalition of traders, Amaechi emphasized that the ADC primary must be open and declared he will 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,” he said.
He described the contest as healthy for internal democracy, acknowledging every aspirant’s right to seek the party’s ticket. Criticizing the current administration, Amaechi said Nigerians are dissatisfied with President Bola Tinubu’s policies, noting, “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.”
