2027: TINUBU, APC IN PANIC MODE – AMAECHI

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BY:TAJUDEEN AMINAT

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu and leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are increasingly uneasy ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Amaechi, a prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the assertion while speaking to supporters in Rivers State, stating that the President and key APC leaders are not as popular as they portray.

He further alleged that the ruling party is trying to intimidate Nigerian voters in the lead-up to the elections.

Amaechi questioned claims of popularity by the President and other political figures, suggesting their recent actions reflect growing anxiety.

“I thought the President said they were popular. I thought those people you asked me about were popular,” he said.

He argued that recent political moves were driven by fear rather than confidence.

“All these actions they are taking are signs of panic. They are afraid. If they are not afraid, let us meet in the field and allow the people to decide who they want,” Amaechi stated.

He accused political actors of trying to impose candidates on voters rather than allowing the public to freely choose their leaders.

“What they are trying to do is impose politicians on the people. What the ADC offers is an opportunity for Nigerians to choose the right person,” he added.

Speaking on how the party intends to address voter apathy ahead of the 2027 elections, the former Rivers State governor said the ADC would focus strongly on grassroots mobilisation.

“Our response to intimidation will depend on mobilisation. We must encourage people to come out,” he said.

According to him, efforts to discourage voters from participating are deliberate.

“The reason they are acting this way is because they want apathy. They do not want people to come out and vote because if they do, they may not vote for the APC,” he said.

Amaechi also questioned the achievements of the current administration.

“Even if you intend to vote for APC, you should ask yourself what they have achieved. There was a lot of talk about the Lagos-Calabar coastal road. Where is that road today?” he asked.

He noted that during his tenure as Minister of Transportation, he could provide evidence of projects executed.

Amaechi also highlighted some of the projects completed while he served in the Buhari administration, insisting that Nigerians across different regions benefited from the government’s policies and programmes.

“Let this government point to just one thing it has done, either in the North or in the South, aside from looting public funds,” he added.