I can solve Nigeria’s problems — Amaechi

A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said his experience in governance and infrastructure development positions him to tackle Nigeria’s challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on ‘The Morning Brief’, a Channels Television programme, on Friday, Amaechi said he understands the country’s problems and has the capacity to solve them.

“I don’t care who else is running. I’m running because I’m a Nigerian candidate. I know the Nigerian problem, and I can solve the Nigerian problem,” he said.

The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) cited rail and port projects executed during his tenure as evidence of his capacity.

He also claimed to have tackled insecurity while in office, saying his record sets him apart from other contenders.

The former governor of Rivers State also criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the economic situation had worsened.

“Everybody is suffering, everybody is looking for food to eat. People can’t buy fuel, can’t travel. Airlines are threatening to increase transport costs; everything is skyrocketing,” he said.

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“For Christ’s sake, President Tinubu does not have the right to speak. He promised power and said if he doesn’t deliver power, they should not vote for him. Nigerians are waiting to vote him out.”

Amaechi also alleged attempts to weaken opposition parties, urging that institutions such as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary be allowed to operate independently.

“Whether free, fair or not, if we [ADC] are on the ballot, President Bola Tinubu will lose the election. The problem is he does not want a strong candidate on the ballot,” Amaechi stated.

Amaechi is among several prominent figures in the ADC positioning for the 2027 presidential race.

Others in the opposition coalition include Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rauf Aregbesola.

INEC has fixed January 16, 2027, for the presidential election. Party primaries are scheduled for April 23 to May 30, 2026, when parties are expected to select their candidates.