Former Rivers State Governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, stating that he stands apart from other contenders by presenting himself as a “national candidate” focused on solving Nigeria’s problems beyond ethnic lines.
Amaechi made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Morning Brief on Friday, where he addressed his chances against key political figures including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi.
“The difference between me and all the other candidates mentioned is that I am the only national candidate,” Amaechi said.
He criticised what he described as ethnic-based politics among other aspirants, adding, “Some are running as Igbo candidate, some are running as Hausa-Fulani candidate.”
Positioning himself as the only candidate figure, Amaechi urged Nigerians to support his ambition on the basis of competence and national identity rather than ethnicity.
“I say vote for me because I am Nigerian. President Tinubu is already running because he is a Yoruba man. I don’t care who else is running, I am running because I am a Nigerian candidate because I know the Nigerian problem and I can solve the Nigerian problem,” he stated.
