2027: ‘I may leave government if we’re not performing’ — Amaechi
Amaechi Promises Accountability as ADC Prepares for 2027 Election
By Adegboyega Adeleye
Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, the Vice-Presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has pledged to resign if an Atiku Abubakar-led government fails to deliver on its promises. This commitment to accountability is a key aspect of the opposition ticket’s appeal to voters ahead of the upcoming 2027 elections.
In a recent interview with News Central TV, Amaechi outlined the ADC’s agenda and emphasized the record he believes voters should consider when evaluating support for the party. He expressed confidence that Nigerians would view Atiku Abubakar as a transformative leader within the first year of their administration, should they be elected.
“I’m sure the presidential candidate [of the ADC] knows my character; if we’re not performing, I may likely leave government,” Amaechi said.
When asked if he would be willing to resign as Vice-President if the Atiku-Amaechi ticket does not succeed, he responded affirmatively, stating, “Yes, I’m not joking. But the way the situation is, and the way I know Atiku, our first year in office, he will be hailed as a hero.”
Amaechi further asserted that Nigerians would regret not supporting Abubakar if he assumes the presidency. He challenged critics to come forward if they believed he had failed to fulfill any promises in his previous roles.
“Let any Nigerian who said I made a promise to him and I refuse to fulfill come forward,” Amaechi stated. He encouraged voters to evaluate his past performance in various public offices, including his time as governor, minister, and Speaker.
He urged the electorate to judge his record against their own standards: “If I don’t meet your criteria, if I don’t meet what can convince you to vote for us, don’t vote for us,” he said.
