Tag: Amaechi
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Amaechi Lacks Electoral Value in Rivers, South-South — Wike
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the political relevance of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, describing him as a “political liability” who lacks the electoral strength to deliver votes in Rivers State or the South-South geopolitical zone. Wike made the remarks on Tuesday during his…
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Amaechi Withdraws Suit Challenging Atiku’s ADC Presidential Ticket
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the pre-election suit filed by former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, challenging the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik struck out the suit on Friday…
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2027: ADC Picks Amaechi as Atiku’s Running Mate for 2027
By Opeyemi Adelakun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has named former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidential election. The party announced the decision on Monday, describing the Atiku-Amaechi ticket as a strategic alliance aimed at presenting Nigerians with…
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Atiku Reportedly Defeats Amaechi in Abia
By Gloria Drealomalicha Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged victorious in the Abia presidential election primary after defeating former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi in a keenly contested exercise that drew significant political attention. Results released at the end of the primary showed that Atiku secured a total of 25,153 votes, comfortably ahead of…
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Atiku, Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen Participate In ADC Presidential Primary Ahead Of 2027 Polls
By Paul Joseph Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday participated in the presidential primary election of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the exercise as a critical step toward rebuilding Nigeria. The nationwide primary was conducted simultaneously across 8,809 wards in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory…
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Amaechi Says Politicians Will Keep Stealing Without Public Resistance
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Minister of Transportation and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has stated that Nigerian politicians will continue looting public funds unless citizens actively resist corruption and demand accountability from political leaders. Amaechi made the remark during an interview on Arise Television while reacting to the worsening state of governance and…
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Amaechi Disputes Tinubu’s Claim Over Buhari’s 2015 Victory
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s claim that he played the decisive role in securing late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in the 2015 presidential election. Amaechi, speaking during an interview on Arise Television on May 23, 2026, stated that Buhari’s emergence was the result…
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‘I Didn’t Buy ADC Form to Be Vice President’ — Amaechi Announces
By Paul Joseph Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed reports suggesting he is seeking a vice-presidential position ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that his political ambition is focused entirely on the presidency. Amaechi made the clarification during an appearance on the Daily Politics podcast on Trust TV, where he addressed ongoing…
