2027: “I Know Tinubu’s Strengths and Weaknesses — I Can Beat Him” — Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has declared that he can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election if he secures the ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on Saturday during a live conversation on X Spaces, Amaechi said he knows Tinubu’s strengths and weaknesses and is confident of victory if given the opportunity. He stressed that he has never taken part in election rigging, claiming he has repeatedly declined appointments to serve on the All Progressives Congress (APC) election planning committees.

“I challenge any politician, living or dead, to come forward and say I was part of rigging,” Amaechi stated, adding that he refused such committee roles because he knew the kinds of discussions that took place. He alleged that election manipulation often involves state governors and the diversion of public funds through government agencies, but said he would reveal more details if he wins the ADC presidential primaries.

Amaechi vowed never to engage in rigging and promised that, if elected, he would focus on ending electoral malpractice in the country. He also challenged anyone with evidence of his involvement in election fraud to present it, saying he would apologise publicly if proven guilty. The former governor of Rivers State admitted that Labour Party candidate Peter Obi won in Rivers during the 2023 elections but claimed he did not know how the official results turned out differently.

Earlier in July, Amaechi had said he would be willing to serve only one term as president if he secures the ADC ticket, citing the need to maintain Nigeria’s rotational power arrangement of eight years for the South and eight years for the North.