Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has said Nigerians must vote out the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that Amaechi made this remark on Wednesday during a protest in Abuja, tagged #OccupyINEC, which the ADC organised in response to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s decision to withdraw recognition from some of its leaders amid an internal crisis.
Key figures of the party, including former presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Senate President, David Mark, and former Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, were present at the demonstration.
Speaking with journalists, Amaechi said it is time to remove the All Progressives Congress (APC) from power, just as the ruling party unseated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2015.
The former Governor of Rivers State warned that the APC could damage Abuja and even shift the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to Lagos if re-elected in 2027.
He said, “The APC forced PDP out of office, and now it is our turn to do the same to them. If they remain in power, they may destroy this capital or relocate it to Lagos. Nigerians must vote them out.”
Amaechi also accused the president of undermining Nigeria’s democracy and suggested that the APC fears losing future elections.
He further criticised the appointment of Joash Amupitan as INEC chairman, alleging that it was intended to weaken opposition parties ahead of the polls.
He added, “They claimed to be popular, so why are they afraid of elections? Tinubu says he was part of NADECO, yet democracy is being weakened under him. In 2015, the APC benefited from Jega, who remains one of the finest INEC chairmen.
“Appointing someone primarily concerned with protecting personal interests has no place in INEC. It is disappointing. The process has already been manipulated by restricting party registrations out of fear of defeat. Regardless, they will lose the election.”