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I know Tinubu’s weaknesses, can defeat him in 2027 – Amaechi

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Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, says he is confident of defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election if he secures the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket.

Speaking during an X Spaces conversation on Saturday, Amaechi declared that he knows Tinubu’s strengths and weaknesses and is certain of victory if given the chance to contest under ADC.

“I’ve not had an election against Tinubu. I know Tinubu very well. I know his strengths. I know his weaknesses. And I know that if allowed to fly the flag of ADC, I will defeat Tinubu for sure,” he said.

The former Rivers State governor stressed that he has never participated in election rigging, challenging any politician to present evidence against him.

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“I challenge any politician, living or dead, to come forward and say I was part of rigging. All the appointments given to me by APC to join election planning committees, I refused to participate because I know what they discuss,” Amaechi stated.

He alleged that electoral malpractice often involves state governors and the diversion of public funds through government agencies, promising to end such practices if elected.

Amaechi also admitted that Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, won the 2023 election in Rivers State but claimed the final result announced did not reflect the true outcome.

“I would agree to an extent that Peter Obi won in Rivers State, but unfortunately, the result that came out was different. How it happened, I have no idea,” he said.

Amaechi denies election rigging, vows to end malpractice if elected president

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Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he has never been involved in election rigging, challenging any politician, “living or dead,” to present evidence against him.

Speaking on Saturday during a conversation on X Spaces, Amaechi alleged that electoral malpractice in Nigeria often involves state governors and the diversion of public funds through government agencies.

Read Also: I have no regrets working against Jonathan in 2015 – Amaechi

“I will never participate in any rigging whatsoever. What I promise to do now, going forward, is to stop rigging,” he said, adding that he would apologise only if proven guilty.

Amaechi, who recently declared interest in contesting the 2027 presidential election under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said he is ready to serve only one term to maintain Nigeria’s power rotation agreement between the North and South.

I have no regrets working against Jonathan in 2015 – Amaechi

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Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has said he has no regrets over his role in the removal of former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015, describing it as a necessary step to “save Nigeria” at the time.

Speaking on Friday during an X Space session titled Weekend Politics, Amaechi dismissed speculations about Jonathan’s possible return in the 2027 presidential race, arguing the former leader has little to offer beyond a single term.

“I don’t regret removing GEJ. In fact, I should be praised for saving Nigeria then, just like I am trying to save Nigeria now.

“I heard he wants to run again. What does he bring to the table aside from having only four years to serve?” Amaechi stated.

He also revealed that he and former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, conceived the idea of the coalition that eventually led to Jonathan’s defeat.