Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that Nigeria’s next president should emerge from the South, stressing that leadership must be rooted in merit, competence, and integrity not dictated by regional power dynamics or entitlement.
In an interview with Channels Television, Amaechi described the forthcoming 2027 general elections as a defining moment, characterizing it as a showdown between ordinary Nigerians and a self-serving political elite.
He called on citizens to support a movement grounded in justice, accountability, and meaningful reform.
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“Nigeria belongs to every one of us. A sustainable democracy cannot thrive under regional domination or exclusion,” he said. “There are capable leaders in the South. It’s time for balance and results.”
Amaechi, who served as governor of Rivers State, emphasized that the 2027 election should go beyond party affiliations. He urged Nigerians to look past traditional political loyalties and instead back a movement focused on delivering tangible progress.
“This isn’t about party politics anymore. It’s Nigerians against the elite. If the people want genuine change, the South is ready to provide it,” he added. “We’re building a platform that prioritizes every Nigerian’s voice and future.”
Now affiliated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as part of a broader opposition alliance, Amaechi revealed that he and his allies are working to register a new political vehicle the African Democratic Alliance (ADA).
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