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Rotimi Amaechi asserts ability to solve Nigeria's problems ahead of 2027 elections
via Punch Nigeria2 min read
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, stated that his experience in governance and infrastructure development qualifies him to address Nigeria's challenges before the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television's The Morning Brief, Amaechi, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, claimed to understand and be capable of solving the country's problems. He cited past projects, including rail lines and port development, and his record in tackling insecurity as evidence of his capacity. Amaechi criticized the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu, highlighting the worsening economic situation and widespread hardship. He alleged attempts to weaken opposition parties and called for the independent operation of institutions like the Independent National Electoral Commission and the judiciary. Amaechi believes that if the ADC is on the ballot, President Tinubu will lose the election, suggesting Tinubu does not want a strong candidate to compete against him. Amaechi is among several prominent figures in the ADC positioning for the 2027 presidential race, with the Independent National Electoral Commission having set January 16, 2027, for the presidential election and party primaries scheduled between April 23 and May 30, 2026.
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