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As political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum, oil and gas-producing communities in the Niger Delta have thrown their weight behind former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, urging the opposition coalition to adopt him as its presidential candidate.

Speaking in Port Harcourt on Friday, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Community Development Coalition (CDC), Joseph Ambakaderimo, praised Amaechi’s political pedigree, describing him as a bold, experienced leader with a national appeal.

Ambakaderimo said Amaechi’s long-standing political career — spanning eight years as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, eight years as Governor, and another eight as Minister of Transportation — places him far ahead of other aspirants in the opposition.

“Amaechi’s political experience over the years and his boldness in addressing national issues stand him out,” Ambakaderimo noted. “He is fearless, articulate, and has proven capacity. His track record in Rivers State and as Minister under President Muhammadu Buhari speaks volumes.”

The CDC leader argued that if the opposition coalition is serious about unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027, Amaechi remains its best bet. He added that Amaechi enjoys wide popularity across the country, especially in the North, where he “delivered significant infrastructure projects as Minister” and where the bulk of electoral votes reside.

“He is also well accepted in the South-East and South-West,” Ambakaderimo added. “He served the nation with dedication, especially in the railway sector, which he revitalized after decades of neglect. Today, millions of Nigerians benefit from his legacy in modern rail transport.”

Speaking further, he cast doubt on Atiku Abubakar’s chances of securing the ADC coalition ticket, citing ongoing political sentiments that power should remain in the South for another eight years.

“Given the three aspirants that have declared interest in the ADC, Amaechi stands a better chance. Yes, Peter Obi performed well in 2023, but Amaechi proved his political strength in the APC presidential primaries, coming second only to Bola Tinubu.”

Ambakaderimo concluded by reiterating that while he may not be a card-carrying member of the opposition coalition, he and other Niger Delta stakeholders believe that Rotimi Amaechi has the experience, credibility, and national reach to lead the opposition to victory in 2027.

Forkthiefnubu:
He and Obi are both wasting their time , Atiku is the man

selleniza:
We concur. Niger Delta must complete eight years in Aso Rock.

Hismercy234:
Hmmm.....when I see things like this, I know say Tinubu go remain till 2031. Amaechi cannot even win one state

onatisi:
he is free to aspire and to contest for the party ticket. At the end of the day, if he loses, he will support anyone that wins the ticket, but I doubt if adc will give the ticket to a southerner; they will rather give the ticket to a northerner. The north is where the votes are, it is the north that gave Buhari 12m votes , it is the north that gave tinubu over 65% of the votes, the south will never vote en masse. For a single candidate, the South is too sophisticated for that, even Yorubas won't give Tinubu bloc votes except he rigs the results

ChukwuObe:
But the same south in some states gave someone 95 % and over. So where is their sophitistcation?

Slytiger:
This people see Atiku as the only competitor to Amaechi. Dem no even rate the 3rd guy. Lol.

Last last, Nigeria is a tribal country where everyone wants their kinsman in power

sreamsense:
They backed him to win ADC primary or presidency? Which one? Hope they know the difference? Tell Obi and Atiku that you want to dash Amechi ticket. ADC primary will be very interesting because each of the major candidates is a bad looser. Atiku, Obi and Amechi; each of them is a bad looser. Once it is not each of them that wins that primary, it means that primary is marred with fraud and can never be acceptable. Each of them will get angry and will never support one another. Instead, each of them will seek alternative platform to run ridiculing coalition and throw away coalition in the mud

muhammaduyusufu:
Back Him to Lead Opposition Coalition

…Says his political experience, national appeal make him best candidate.



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