Taiwo Popoola
Former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has spoken on the zoning of the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the forthcoming 2027 general elections.
Speaking to newsmen in Kano after a meeting with a coalition of traders in the state, Amaechi said it is the sole decision of the party whether or not to zone the presidential ticket to the South.
“Whatever the party decides, I will abide by it. But as far as I am concerned, I am in the race,” he said.
According to the former Rivers State governor, he remains one of the most qualified aspirants across the country.
“If you look at all those aspiring, including Tinubu, tell me honestly, who is better prepared than I am? I come from the South, and we are not in conflict with the South-East, South-West, or even the North. My candidacy offers unity,” he added.
He also dismissed claims that his influence in Rivers politics has waned due to the dominance of his long-time rival and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, as alleged by some political observers.
