ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi has issued a stark warning ahead of the 2027 presidential election, telling Nigerians that voting for President Bola Tinubu could leave them trapped in deeper poverty. The former Rivers State governor made the remarks while addressing stakeholders in Obigwe, within Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, as he mobilised […]
ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi has issued a stark warning ahead of the 2027 presidential election, telling Nigerians that voting for President Bola Tinubu could leave them trapped in deeper poverty.
The former Rivers State governor made the remarks while addressing stakeholders in Obigwe, within Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, as he mobilised support for the African Democratic Congress ahead of the election.
Amaechi used the meeting to call for increased grassroots mobilisation, urging party members to register new supporters who would serve as the political structure needed to compete effectively in 2027.
According to him, the hardship being experienced by Nigerians has intensified since the Tinubu administration removed the fuel subsidy. He questioned whether citizens had experienced meaningful relief since the policy was implemented and pointed to insecurity and economic difficulties as evidence of the challenges facing communities.
The ADC candidate also drew on his experience as a former governor, saying his administration had spent money addressing crime and social challenges in Rivers State. He claimed to have paid contractors, provided free education, constructed schools and introduced free healthcare programmes during his tenure.
Amaechi alleged that some of those initiatives were abandoned after he left office, while accusing subsequent leaders of prioritising personal interests over the welfare of the people.
With the 2027 election approaching, he advised voters not to be swayed by politicians distributing money during campaigns. Instead, he urged Nigerians to examine what each candidate would do to address the economic pressures confronting households.
Amaechi then highlighted Atiku Abubakar’s reported position on fuel subsidy, saying the former vice-president had promised to restore the policy if elected. He argued that such a move would bring down the price of petrol and ease the burden on Nigerians.
He also claimed that restoring electricity subsidy would contribute to reducing the cost of living, while predicting that cheaper fuel would eventually affect the prices of other essential commodities, including cooking and food-related products.
Amaechi ended his argument with a direct comparison between Tinubu and Atiku, telling Nigerians they had a choice to either retain the current administration or support Atiku. He warned that choosing Tinubu would amount to choosing poverty, while presenting Atiku as the alternative he believes would improve Nigerians’ economic fortunes.