Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has addressed speculations surrounding the possible return of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 presidential race.
Naija News reports that Amaechi, during an X space session titled Weekend Politics on Friday, argued that Jonathan has little to offer beyond serving a single term.
The former Minister of Transportation further stated that he has no regrets about playing a role in the removal of Jonathan in 2015, insisting it was a necessary move to “save Nigeria” at the time.
“I don’t regret removing GEJ. In fact, I should be praised for saving Nigeria then, just like I am trying to save Nigeria now. I heard he wants to run again. What does he bring to the table aside from having only four years to serve?” Amaechi said.
Although Jonathan has neither confirmed nor denied his interest in the presidency, Amaechi maintained that the ex-president’s return bid was certain, without offering evidence to support his claim.
Meanwhile, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has stated that Amaechi’s move ahead of the 2027 election has sent shockwaves into the camp of political adversaries.
Speaking via a statement on Thursday, Eze asserted that the mammoth crowd that received Amaechi, on his return to Port Harcourt on Wednesday, is a clear message that the 2027 election will usher in a new government across the country, particularly in Rivers State.
The APC chieftain stressed that Amaechi’s move to the ADC is both historical and purposeful, to country the country’s development.
He praised Amaechi’s role in the emergence of the coalition, which adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the party to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
He said, “For Amaechi to dump the APC, a party he midwifed and brought to limelight with some Nigerians, I can authoritatively say he is on a mission to recover Rivers State from the hands of undemocratic forces that have turned the state into a laughing stock amongst democratic society.
“The mammoth crowd that took to the streets to accord Amaechi a rousing welcome back to the State demonstrates the acceptance of ADC as the party to form the next government in Rivers State come 2027.
“Without mincing words, the crowd showed that Amaechi is loved and admired by Rivers people; It’s a a testament to the fact that his love for the development and emancipation of the State and her people is unparalleled and infectious.”
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