In a dramatic political shift that could reshape the nation’s 2027 electoral landscape, former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has officially severed ties with the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Amaechi made the announcement on Wednesday during a high-profile event in Abuja marking the unveiling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) interim executive committee.
His surprise appearance and defiant tone sent clear signals that his political journey is far from over — and that he’s charting a new course.
“I left the APC last night,” Amaechi declared. “What surprises me is that they haven’t expelled me yet. Despite telling them several times not to invite me to their meetings, they kept doing it.”
The two-time minister didn’t stop at resignation.
In an explosive revelation, Amaechi accused the ruling APC of colluding with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to manipulate the upcoming 2027 general elections.
He warned of a deeper threat to Nigeria’s democracy, alleging an orchestrated effort to rig the political system.
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“Nigeria is completely destroyed. People can’t eat, can’t buy food, there’s no money,” Amaechi said. “Inflation is at its peak. And the federal government is busy trying to hijack the election with the help of INEC.”
Amaechi, once a key figure in President Buhari’s administration and one of the APC’s early power players, now says Nigeria needs more than party politics — it needs a national movement.
“This is beyond politics. This is a call to Nigerians to take back governance with their own hands.”
The African Democratic Congress, often seen as a smaller player in Nigeria’s crowded political field, now seems poised to become a louder voice ahead of the next election cycle — especially with a heavyweight like Amaechi joining its ranks.
His defection adds to the growing list of APC stalwarts who have either distanced themselves from the party or criticized its governance as disillusionment grows across the country.