‘Coalition to Remove Tinubu from Power Very Strong, We’re Coming Together and We’ll Win 2027’ — Amaechi

‘Coalition to Remove Tinubu from Power Very Strong, We’re Coming Together and We’ll Win 2027’ — Amaechi

 

 

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has made a bold declaration during a recent BBC interview, revealing that a powerful coalition is forming with the intent of unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.

 

Amaechi, a founding member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), did not hold back in his criticism of the current administration, citing worsening hunger, economic hardship, and insecurity as evidence of failed governance.

 

“People are dying of hunger. I saw a dead body by the roadside recently, and I believe it was due to starvation,” Amaechi said, painting a grim picture of the nation’s economic condition. “Even I feel the pressure—this hardship is not selective.”

 

Despite remaining a member of the APC, Amaechi distanced himself from unconditional support for the Tinubu administration. “It’s wrong to stay quiet simply because you’re in the ruling party,” he asserted, adding that the country is at risk of degenerating into a one-party state without firm opposition.

 

Amaechi also revealed ongoing consultations with other prominent political figures aimed at building a strong opposition front ahead of the 2027 elections. While he has not confirmed whether he will contest the presidency himself, he emphasized his readiness to contribute meaningfully to the movement.

 

Notably, he mentioned that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party leader Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai—once a close Tinubu ally—are reportedly part of these behind-the-scenes discussions. The goal: to unite across political lines and present a viable alternative to the ruling APC.

 

“There’s too much silence in the face of poor leadership,” Amaechi said, warning that Nigeria’s deepening crises—ranging from rising numbers of out-of-school children to persistent farmer-herder clashes and rampant kidnappings—must be urgently addressed.

 

He also drew a link between the rise of extremist groups like Boko Haram and the grinding poverty afflicting many Nigerians, stressing that government negligence and economic despair have historically fueled violence and instability.

 

Amaechi concluded the interview with a message of hope: “We believe a collective effort can lead to real change. 2027 is not far, and we’re coming together. We will win.”