Rotimi Amaechi, the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has asserted that ruling administrations continually ‘make the misconception of believing they cannot be unseated.’
Amaechi said this during the inauguration of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) in Abuja.
He called on members to unite behind the party, saying the time had come to stop dispute over primaries and focus on winning elections.
“If we are still quarrelling about the party’s primary, it is over. We have to win elections,” he said.
Amaechi urged members of the campaign council to recognise the responsibility before them, saying that the task required determination, unity and willingness to overcome obstacles.
“Incumbent governments often make the mistake of believing they are invincible and can not be removed,” he said.
The former Rivers governor recalled his experiences during previous political campaigns during the peoples Democratic Party (PDP) era, including incidents in which he was allegedly prevented from travelling by security officials.
Amaechi said that the experience did not deter him from continuing his political activities, adding that opposition figures must be prepared to face challenges in the course of their campaigns.
He also recounted another incident at Akure Airport when he said he was prevented from flying, saying that the intervention of political leaders helped resolve the situation.
The ADC vice-presidential candidate said the experiences showed that political campaigns could involve difficulties that required courage, persistence and collective action.
He urged members of the campaign council to learn from previous political struggles and focus on their responsibilities.
Amaechi stated that subsequent developments disrupted their travel arrangements, adding that the experience reinforced the need for opposition politicians to remain prepared for unexpected challenges.
He also enjoined the campaign council to remain committed to its mandate and work collectively toward achieving the party’s objectives in the forthcoming elections.(NAN)
What You Should Know
During the launch of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja, Rotimi Amaechi urged party members to bury internal disputes and unite toward winning the 2027 elections. Drawing from his past political struggles, he highlighted that opposition figures often encounter severe challenges, including travel restrictions imposed by security agencies, but must remain courageous and focused on their ultimate goals.
- Positive Impact: Encourages political resilience and unity among opposition stakeholders, potentially driving more robust democratic contestation and accountability in governance.
- Potential Concerns: Highlights ongoing political tensions, potential security hurdles, and the intense polarization that could characterize the 2027 electoral campaigns.
