The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says Rotimi Amaechi’s selection as the vice-presidential candidate will hinder Atiku Abubakar’s chances in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Wike made the remarks during a live radio interview in Port Harcourt. He argues that Amaechi lacks the political influence needed to secure victory for Atiku’s party in Rivers State and the broader South-South region. Wike links his assessment to what he portrays as Amaechi’s past political performance, including his tenure roles and outcomes in elections, and he cites Amaechi’s involvement in events surrounding former President Goodluck Jonathan’s defeat in 2015. Wike also contends that Amaechi previously opposed the idea of a South-South successor completing Jonathan’s tenure, and he questions how effectively Amaechi could “sell” Atiku to voters in the region. Across both reports, the central point is that Wike frames the vice-presidential choice as a negative factor for Atiku’s electoral prospects in 2027, particularly in the South-South.
Wike says Rotimi Amaechi as running mate could hurt Atiku’s 2027 chances
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says Rotimi Amaechi’s selection as the vice-presidential candidate will hinder Atiku Abubakar’s chances in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections....
- Nyesom Wike says Rotimi Amaechi’s selection as vice-presidential candidate could hinder Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 chances.
- Wike speaks during a live radio interview in Port Harcourt.
- He argues Amaechi lacks political capital to win Rivers State and the South-South region.
- Wike cites Amaechi’s past political roles and electoral outcomes as part of his reasoning.
- Wike mentions Amaechi’s role in events he links to Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 election defeat.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says the choice of Rotimi Amaechi as vice presidential candidate will hinder Atiku Abubakar’s chances in the 2027 general elections. Wike said this in a live radio interview in Port Harcourt on Saturday, stressing that Amaechi does not have the political capital necessary to secure victory in Rivers State and the South‑South region in next year’s elections. According to him, it would be difficult for Amaechi to sell Abubakar to voters in the state and region, especially given Amaechi’s role in events leading to former President Goodluck Jonathan’s defeat in the 2015 presidential election. “Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi running as vice‑presidential candidate is not a plus for Atiku Abubakar. “First of all, he was governor; he couldn’t produce a successor. Remember, he was a Director-General; he couldn’t give Buhari 25%. Remember, he was a minister and became a Director-General; Mr President couldn’t get 25% in the 2019 election. “So there are so many reasons why he cannot win Rivers for ADC. For example, before the birth of ADC, he came out on national television and said he was one of those who kicked out Jonathan. “He didn’t want a South‑South person to complete his tenure as president. So what we will take is vice president,” Wike said.
3 hours agoThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says the choice of Rotimi Amaechi, as vice presidential candidate will hinder Atiku Abubakar’s chances in the 2027 general elections. Wike said this in a live radio interview in Port Harcourt on Saturday, stressing that Amaechi does not have the political capital necessary to secure […] 2027: Why Amaechi’s choice as running mate will hinder Atiku’s chances – Wike
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