Former Minister of Transportation,, has firmly dismissed claims linking him to a possible vice-presidential ticket with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 elections.
He said he is solely pursuing his own presidential ambition and will not serve as a running mate to anyone.
Amaechi’s clarification follows comments by Atiku’s ally, Dele Momodu, who suggested that Atiku might consider the former Rivers State governor as a potential running mate if Peter Obi declines to join him.
Momodu, in an interview with Punch, praised Amaechi’s political influence, describing him as a key figure in President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2015 victory.
Responding through his media aide, David Iyofor, Amaechi rejected any talks of collaboration aimed at making him a vice-presidential candidate. Iyofor stated that Amaechi believes it is the turn of Southern Nigeria to produce the next president and is therefore seeking the ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He said, ”Amaechi is not seeking to be running mate to anybody. He does not intend to be a presidential running mate to anybody and will not. READ MORE
