Rotimi Amaechi, a former Minister of Transportation, believes his experience in administration and infrastructure development qualifies him to solve Nigeria’s difficulties ahead of the 2027 general election.
Amaechi, speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday said he knows the country’s problems and is capable of solving them.
“I don’t care who else is running. I’m running because I’m a Nigerian candidate. Because I know the Nigerian problem. And I can solve the Nigerian problem,” he said.
The former Rivers State governor touted initiatives completed while in office, such as rail lines and port development, as examples of his ability.
He also claimed to have addressed insecurity while in office, saying that his record distinguishes him from other candidates.
Amaechi, an African Democratic Congress chieftain, criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, claiming that the economic condition had deteriorated.
According to him, many Nigerians are struggling and dissatisfied with the situation of the economy.
“Everybody is suffering, everybody is looking for food to eat. People can’t buy fuel or travel. The airlines are threatening to increase the cost of transportation; everything is skyrocketing.
“For Christ’s sake, President Tinubu does not have the right to speak; he doesn’t. He promised power and said if he doesn’t give power, they should not vote for him. Nigerians are waiting to vote him out,” he said.
Amaechi also accused the government of attempts to weaken opposition parties, arguing that institutions like the Independent National Electoral Commission and the courts should be allowed to function independently.
“Whether free and fair or not free, if we [ADC] are on the ballot, President Bola Tinubu will lose the election. The problem is he does not want a strong candidate on the ballot,” Amaechi stated.
Amaechi is one of the major participants in the ADC’s campaign for the 2027 presidency.
Other prominent members of the opposition coalition include Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rauf Aregbesola.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has set January 16, 2027, as the date for the presidential election.
The commission has scheduled party primaries from April 23 to May 30, 2026, during which political parties are anticipated to choose their candidates.
