Nigeria: Atiku Visits Amaechi Amid Reconciliation Talks, Sokoto Guber Candidate Hails Ex-VP
Atiku said the talks focused on economic pain, insecurity and keeping the opposition coalition united after a primary that drew 2,527,977 voters.
- On Thursday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar visited former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi in Abuja, holding "deep and honest conversations" about Nigeria's worsening economic and security situation.
- The meeting follows a contested African Democratic Congress primary where Atiku defeated Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-deen, who alleged the process was manipulated within the coalition challenging President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress .
- Atiku described the interaction as "my brother and compatriot" discussions featuring banter about Arsenal Football Club; sources report Amaechi remained noncommittal, saying he would consult associates before deciding on the ADC ticket.
- Party insiders believe the visit aims to prevent further fragmentation within the ADC, yet when contacted by PREMIUM TIMES on Friday, the former Rivers governor declined to comment, suggesting no reconciliation has been reached.
- Amaechi's support remains crucial for the opposition coalition's 2027 prospects, as the former Rivers State governor is viewed as influential due to his past roles as Rivers State governor and director-general for Muhammadu Buhari's campaigns.
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Nigeria: Atiku Visits Amaechi Amid Reconciliation Talks, Sokoto Guber Candidate Hails Ex-VP
Presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, visited his first run-ner-up in the primary election, Chibuike Amaechi, at his residence in Abuja.
Atiku visits Amaechi as battle over ADC presidential ticket intensifies
Atiku, Mr Amaechi and a third aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-deen, contested for the ADC presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. The post Atiku visits Amaechi as battle over ADC presidential ticket intensifies appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Atiku visits Amaechi after ADC primary
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, at his residence in Abuja. The visit comes in the wake of the fallout from the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) held on Monday, in which Atiku emerged as the party’s presidential candidate. Atiku was declared winner of the exercise on Wednesday night, defeating Amaechi and renowned …
Why I visited Amaechi
ABUJA — Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has explained the reason behind his visit to former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, at his Abuja residence. Atiku, who disclosed this on his X platform on Thursday, said the visit provided an opportunity for both leaders to discuss the state of the nation, including the worsening economic hard…
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