Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi now has extra security, a development linked to the race for Nigeria’s 2023 presidency.

Sources claim President Muhammadu Buhari is favourably disposed towards seeing the former Rivers Governor succeed him.

“The President will not raise an objection if Amaechi desires to contest. In the interim, the calculation is he will run alongside (Governor) El-Rufai.

“Also, I can confirm that security around the minister has been doubled. This could not have happened without Mr President’s clearance”, one said.

Apart from additional protective operatives keeping watch, Amaechi currently moves about in a recently purchased bulletproof Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).

During an interview in January, the Nigerian leader declined to reveal his preferred choice for the country’s topmost job.

“I would not (mention) because he may be eliminated if I do. I better keep that a secret”, Buhari said.

Amaechi was Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker from 1999 to 2007 and Rivers Governor from 2007 till 2015.

Last weekend, supporters of the 56-year-old marched round major streets of Calabar, the capital of Cross River.

Bearing placards and other promotional items, they urged him to declare an intention to run in 2023, insisting he is qualified.

The loyalists, under the aegis of Unity House Foundation (UHF), are spread across the six South-South states.


“We are here to join voices, with our members and other youths across Nigeria, to call on the Minister to declare his aspiration to run for President.

“He has a track record, from his days as Speaker through Governor of Rivers, Chairman of Governors Forum, and Speakers.

“He has been able to revitalise the railway system in the country, the Maritime Academy in Oron, among others”, said UHF Chairman, Chima Onuoha.

Some All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains have signified their interest to vie for the presidential ticket.

They include ex-Lagos Governor Bola Tinubu, ex-Abia Governor Orji Kalu, Ebonyi Governor David Umahi. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Ekiti Governor are reportedly eyeing the seat but yet to declare.

princdebola201:
Ameachi said you guys projecting him for presidency should give him the money

Odin13:
Source?

They Must give Tinubu ticket .. MUST..

Yoruba noise must not be in vain.. and if Sem no give am ..HE bought SDP.. some weeks back .. he can decamp and contest

Must be on ballot ..

Power returns North

oilPUSSY:

Don't be naive..

Peter Obi once pretended not to be interested when he wanted to be sued for not declaring his presidential ambition, saying he doesn't have money for court case... This is politics.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/presidency-ive-no-money-for-court-case-peter-obi-replies-man-threatening-to-sue-him/%3famp

oilPUSSY:


Tinubu's influence begins and ends in SW, not even the entire SW...

This is Nigeria police, not Yoruba Politics.. We have six geo political zones in Nigeria.. Tell me where else Tinubu has influence...

Notherners just dey deceive una up and down dey collect money from Tinubu dey chop...

Last two weeks we were told that APC senators and Reps are behind Tinubu, just 3 days ago they made U turn..

princdebola201:
peter obi never said he need money for campaign fund.

Parachoko:
I don't see Amechi outmuscling Tinubu for the ticket in APC

Tinubu is not a small fish

oilPUSSY:


Peter Obi said he doesn't have money for court cases, Amechi said he doesn't have money for campaign funds... So u dey listen to politicians ? ...

Remember it was Amechi that almost single handedly funded Buhari's Campaign in 2015 when he was a governor and they were in opposition then..
What made u think that fund is his issue now he's at the center and as a minister that belongs to the rulling party and someone that is very close to Buhari that has the national cake under his armpit ?

princdebola201:
he funded buhari when he was Still gov of rivers. He had rivers oil money to throw around just like wike is doing like a spoilt brat. Majority of the projects he is doing as minster was not paid directly to his ministry.there were loans china bank paid directly into china engineering company account.
You want him to blow away the small change he is seeing as minster.
Buhari is the last person that you can depend on for finance. Bubu no send you oo.

princdebola201:
Ameachi said you guys projecting him for presidency should give him the money