Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has urged Nigerians to not help President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, warning that one other time period beneath the present administration would worsen the nation’s struggles.
Speaking to members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition in Rivers State on Wednesday, July 23, Amaechi mentioned the way forward for the nation is determined by mobilising towards the ruling social gathering forward of the subsequent normal election.
According to him, “Currently, Nigerians are complaining in President Tinubu’s first tenure; imagine what the second tenure will be like. Then, you’ll be dead and buried.”
He known as on ADC supporters to start grassroots mobilisation and voter registration in earnest, stressing the significance of getting ready for 2027.
“We are new members of the ADC, it’s the adopted party of the coalition. Most importantly, have your eyes on 2027 and to have your eyes on 2027, please go home and start registration,” he mentioned.
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Amaechi additionally decried election malpractice in Rivers State, alleging that the state has develop into infamous for rewriting outcomes. He inspired the social gathering’s members to problem such practices head-on.
“Our (Rivers) state is notorious for writing results, and we must stop them from writing results. When they said that they have already written results, it discourages voters from coming out,” he mentioned.
He emphasised the necessity to restore public confidence within the electoral course of. “We should encourage people to come out and vote for the removal of the current government or we will all die of hunger,” he added.
Amaechi’s feedback come as political tensions rise and opposition {groups} start aligning forward of the 2027 presidential election.
