Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has thrown his weight behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a formidable platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
He pledged to support whoever emerges as the ADC’s presidential candidate, provided the selection process is fair and transparent.
Speaking to a crowd of supporters in Port Harcourt, Amaechi said opposition figures are united by a shared commitment to support the ADC’s flagbearer. “The moment anybody emerges from the primary, all of us will support; that’s the agreement. We insist on a free and fair, transparent primary,” he stated.
Amaechi, a former APC chieftain, criticized the current administration for worsening economic hardship and accused President Bola Tinubu of being indifferent to the struggles of everyday Nigerians. He urged citizens of Rivers State to register with the ADC and work to dislodge the APC from power in 2027.
“If you are not tired of President Tinubu, I’m tired of President Tinubu. If you’re not hungry, I’m hungry,” he declared. He lamented the soaring cost of living, including electricity bills as high as N4 million for wealthy individuals, warning that the masses are bearing an even heavier burden.
The former Rivers State governor also used the opportunity to accuse political actors in the state of electoral malpractice, vowing not to align with those he described as “result snatchers.” He called for genuine electoral reform and expressed hope that ADC would lead the charge.
In what appeared to be a symbolic show of strength, Amaechi trekked three kilometres through Port Harcourt to his residence in Old GRA, a move many interpreted as a subtle challenge to his political rival, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
Meanwhile, former Jigawa State governor and PDP stalwart, Sule Lamido, said he was open to supporting any credible initiative for national stability ahead of 2027, but ruled out joining the ADC or any coalition. “I’m willing to work for Nigeria’s unity and peace, but not under ADC or any merger,” Lamido clarified.
A local group, the Non-indigenes Alliance Movement (NIAM), Port Harcourt chapter, also declared its support for the ADC. According to its leader, Chief Mike Oyiakhire, the group is ready to back any candidate the party nominates in the coming elections.
“We have said it over and again that Nigeria cannot continue like this. APC has destroyed this country with bad governance and ADC has come to change that narrative,” Oyiakhire said during an interaction with journalists at the Port Harcourt International Airport.
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