Atiku Coalition: “You Won’t Return to Power,” Wike Dares Amaechi Ahead of 2027

• FCT minister Nyesom Wike has launched a scathing attack against Rotimi Amaechi, a former minister of transportation
• Wike challenged Amaechi on Friday, insisting that the former minister and his cohorts, who are members of the Atiku-led coalition, will not return to power in 2027
• He spoke after Amaechi, the former governor of Rivers, mentioned what he would do if given the opportunity to return to Aso Villa in 2027

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticised the former minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over his alliance with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election.

Legit.ng reported that Rotimi Amaechi, who served under the administration of Muhammadu Buhari, disclosed that he was ready to be a one-term president, if given the chance under the coalition movement, which is led by the former vice president Atiku Abubakar.

Speaking in an interview on Channels TV on Thursday, July 3, the former governor of Rivers said he would be willing to govern the country for just four years and would not be seeking for second term in office.

Reacting, FCT minister Nyesom Wike pilloried Amaechi when Vice President Kashim Shettima commissioned the rehabilitated Aguma Palace Road and the New Market Road in the Gwagwalada Area Council of the nation’s capital, on Friday, July 4.

“Because you have left office, you are angry. You said Nigerians are angry. You want to come back to power; you won’t come back,” Wike said.

Interestingly, Amaechi and Wike have a common history as former governors of Rivers state in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta area.

Amaechi was governor from May 2007 to May 2015, and he handed over to Wike, who was in the saddle for eight years.

Facts about Atiku Abubakar-led coalition ADC

Legit.ng earlier reported that the Atiku Abubakar-led coalition has announced the adoption of the ADC as its political platform ahead of the 2027 general election.

ADC, which was established in 2005, has some interesting facts you should know, and six of them have been outlined.

Recall that the coalition movement is positioning itself to defeat President Bola Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 general election.

Read more about Wike, Amaechi, ADC here:

• Amaechi throws big challenge at Wike: "I am older"
• 2027 election: ‘Anti-Tinubu coalition of corruption,’ Atiku’s former ally mentions why ADC backers will fail
• 2027: “INEC helping APC to hijack election,” Amaechi alleges after joining ADC

Atiku vs Tinubu: Wike taunts ADC ahead of 2027

Legit.ng previously reported that FCT minister Nyesom Wike criticised Atiku Abubakar of the PDP and other top politicians who recently announced the unveiling of the ADC coalition.

Druing a media parley on Thursday, Wike mentioned why Atiku, ex-Senate President David Mark, Ovation publisher Dele Momodu and ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai joined the ADC.

The FCT minister also challenged the ADC and explained what the PDP should do to wrestle power from President Bola Tinubu of the ruling APC.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng