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 candidates, some are
running as Hausa-Fulani candidates.”
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.
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