Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has launched a scathing criticism of President Bola Tinubu, declaring that many Nigerians are dissatisfied with the current administration and are already looking ahead to the 2027 general elections.
Amaechi made the remarks on Friday, during an interview with reporters where he pointed to worsening economic conditions and rising hardship across the country.
According to him, the economic realities facing Nigerians have become unbearable, with citizens struggling to afford basic necessities.
He highlighted rising fuel costs, increasing transportation fares, and general inflation as key indicators of the growing crisis.
“Everybody is suffering, everybody is looking for food to eat. People can’t buy fuel, can’t travel. The airlines are threatening to increase fares; everything is skyrocketing,” Amaechi said during the interview.
The former minister further argued that Tinubu has failed to meet expectations, insisting that Nigerians may use the next election cycle to express their dissatisfaction.
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Amaechi also blamed Nigeria’s political challenges on voting patterns influenced by ethnicity and religion, stating that such considerations have contributed to the country’s current situation.
In the 2027 elections, Amaechi weighed in on internal discussions within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), rejecting the idea of selecting a presidential candidate through consensus.
His position contrasts with that of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who had earlier suggested that the party might consider a consensus arrangement in choosing its flagbearer.
Amaechi insisted that a transparent primary election remains the most democratic approach, stressing that party members should be allowed to decide their candidate.
“If he wins, I will support him, but I don’t agree with those who say consensus candidate. Let’s go and face the people, let the people choose,” he said.
Addressing the issue of zoning, Amaechi described it as an internal arrangement of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), arguing that it should not be treated as binding in present-day politics.
While acknowledging Atiku’s qualifications to contest the presidency, Amaechi maintained that competence not regional considerations should determine leadership.
He also pointed to his age as a potential advantage, noting that the demands of the presidency require energy and capacity.
“I’m the youngest among those running; I’m 60. The rest are in their 70s. This job requires capacity,” he stated.
Amaechi’s remarks add to the intensifying political discourse ahead of the 2027 elections, as opposition figures and stakeholders continue to debate the country’s economic direction and leadership choices.
The comments are likely to further fuel discussions on governance, electoral reforms, and the future of Nigeria’s political landscape.
