Former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has firmly dismissed speculations that he is pursuing a vice-presidential position, reiterating that his political ambition is solely focused on the presidency amidst ongoing discussions about the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket.
Speaking on the podcast Daily Politics on Trust TV on Tuesday, May 19, Amaechi addressed issues concerning party leadership, consensus arrangements, and reports linking him to a possible vice-presidential role. “I did not buy form to be vice president. Who are all those saying that?” he queried.
The former governor of Rivers State stressed that the discussion should remain centered on the presidency rather than the vice-presidential position. “Idris, the interview is about presidency. I didn’t buy form for vice president. If you want to interview a vice president, I can send them in for you,” he stated.
On the issue of consensus candidacy within the party, Amaechi maintained that any such decision must come through collective agreement among stakeholders. “If the party wants a consensus, let’s have a meeting. If we agree, we do it. If we don’t, we go primary,” he concluded.
