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The Digest: Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi says he will contest the 2027 presidency under the ADC and won’t step aside for anyone. He insists on open primaries and criticises President Tinubu’s government, arguing that Nigerians are dissatisfied nationwide. Key Points: Amaechi...

The Digest: The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikwerre Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State has vowed to retire former governors Rotimi Amaechi and Celestine Omehia from politics after the 2027 general elections. This bold declaration comes amidst the preparations for the upcoming...

The Digest: The battle for the 2027 Nigerian presidency is already in full swing as key opposition figures, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Goodluck Jonathan, jockey for control of the ADC and PDP presidential tickets. With the election more than two years away, political...

The Digest: The political landscape is often rooted in the storm of competing ambitions and strategic defections. Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has made a bold declaration, vowing to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election if he secures the...

The Digest: Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that he will support the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate in 2027, provided the candidate emerges from a free and fair primary election. Amaechi made the declaration during an "X Space" session...

The Digest: In a bold and audacious promise, Rotimi Amaechi, former Governor of Rivers State, has vowed that if he is elected President of Nigeria in 2027, he will eradicate corruption within one month or step down. His statement, made during a political discussion, has sparked widespread...

The Digest: Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has harshly criticized President Bola Tinubu's leadership, vowing to work against his re-election in 2027 through the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Amaechi expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing hardships Nigerians face...

The Digest: Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, resigned from the APC, accusing the party of causing "failure, pain, and anguish" for Nigerians. In his resignation letter, Amaechi expressed disappointment with the party's failure to meet its promises and its loss of empathy...

The Digest: Dame Amaechi, wife of former Minister Rotimi Amaechi, has denied allegations from Minister Nyesom Wike, who claimed she received N4bn monthly from the NDDC. She challenges Wike to release the forensic audit report and clear her name of any wrongdoing. Key Points: Wike accused...

The Digest: A firm political dismissal resonates from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. He has described the newly formed opposition coalition as "ill-equipped" to solve Nigeria's problems, labeling its prominent members "buccaneers" and "vampires," as reported by Channels Television. Key Points...

The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has responded to critics questioning his source of wealth, particularly after being spotted with a Rolls-Royce. He clarified that he comes from a comfortable background and defended his luxury car choice, dismissing accusations. Key Points: Wike responds...

The Digest: Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, has expressed his willingness to serve as a one-term president in 2027 if he secures the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket. He also highlighted his support for power rotation and criticized the current administration for its...

The Digest: Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi has stated that, while Buhari did not meet all his goals, he outperformed the current administration in security and institutional independence. Amaechi's remarks come amidst mounting criticism of President Tinubu's handling of the economy and...

The Digest: The battle for democracy intensifies as erstwhile Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, accuses INEC of deliberately frustrating opposition efforts to challenge the ruling APC in the 2027 elections. Appearing on Channels Television, Amaechi alleged the electoral body is impeding...

The Digest: As storms gather ahead of 2027, Rotimi Amaechi has walked away from the APC — not quietly, but with a warning. Speaking during the unveiling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) interim executive, the former minister framed his exit as more than a political shift. It’s a call to...

Nigeria’s political landscape is transforming significantly as leading opposition figures unite to form a new coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The alliance, which has adopted the African Democratic Congress...

Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria’s former Transport Minister, may not be done with presidential politics just yet. In a recent chat, reported by Daily Trust, he didn’t rule out the prospect of contesting against President Tinubu in 2027. It’s not a declaration, but a signal, one that opens up the race...

In Rivers State politics, some godfathers never stop calling the shots. Former Governor Rotimi Amaechi unleashed a scathing critique of his successor, Nyesom Wike, during an Arise TV interview, dismissing claims that Wike made him governor and asserting his former subordinate remains...

A potential Amaechi/El-Rufai presidential ticket is under consideration within Nigeria’s evolving opposition coalition, amid unresolved tensions between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. Both men remain committed to separate presidential bids, prompting calls for a “third option.” Reactions online...

At Amaechi’s 60th birthday, Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka saluted his political courage in defying pressure during the 2022 APC primaries. Drawing parallels with Tinubu’s past, Soyinka said Amaechi “gave Tinubu a taste of his own medicine. Soyinka praised Amaechi for refusing to withdraw in 2022...