Amaechi also questioned why President Tinubu, who claimed to be a democrat in the past, appears to be obstructing democracy.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Minister of Transport and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Rotimi Amaechi, has warned that President Bola Tinubu will not relinquish power easily, urging his party to present a formidable candidate for the 2027 general election.
He gave the advice in Abuja, the nation’s capital, on Tuesday while speaking at the ADC national convention.
He criticised the President over the wave of insecurity in Nigeria, where many people have been killed and several others kidnapped or rendered homeless.
The former Rivers State governor went on to call on all ADC chieftains to come together and challenge the current administration.
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He also wondered why President Tinubu, who claimed to be a democrat in the past, is now “stopping democracy.”
While addressing party members and delegates at the event, Amaechi said:
“The ADC must decide on a viable candidate. President Tinubu will not give us power. Why would government officials deny you the right to gather when the constitution gives you that right?
“How can a man who claimed to be a democrat be stopping democracy? Tell me what to tell President Tinubu.
“If you accuse me of anything I didn’t do, I will go to any length to defend myself, but these guys don’t even care at all. What they care about is money. They don’t deny that they are thieves and land grabbers.”
