Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday revealed why he visited ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, at his Abuja residence.
Atiku had defeated Amaechi to win the ADC presidential ticket for the 2027 election.
The ex-Vice President won the ADC presidential primary election with over 1,846,370 votes, defeating
Amaechi, who polled 504,117 votes, and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, who got 177,120 votes.
In a post on X, Atiku stated that the visit centered on discussions about the current state of the nation, including worsening economic hardship, insecurity and the need for patriotic Nigerians to work together in finding solutions to the country’s challenges.
He said, “This afternoon, I visited my brother and compatriot, former Governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, at his Abuja residence.
“Beyond the warmth and camaraderie, we had deep and honest conversations about the troubling state of our nation, the growing economic pain, insecurity, and the urgent responsibility on patriotic Nigerians to continue engaging in the search for solutions that can rescue our country from drift and despair.
“I also felicitated with him on the occasion of his birthday yesterday and teased that Arsenal’s historic triumph could not have arrived at a better time. Chief Amaechi, a thoroughly well-loaded Gunner, took the banter in very good spirits.
“In true Rivers hospitality, he apologised for not having enough time to prepare Fisherman Soup, a delicacy I have now been promised on our return for the second leg.”