Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has pledged to serve only a single term if he secures the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Amaechi made this commitment during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday.
Addressing the issue of power rotation and the balance of power across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, the former Governor of Rivers State emphasized that the principle of regional rotation remains a foundational yet unwritten aspect of Nigerian politics.
“Of course. For now, the way Nigeria is, you must keep to that unwritten agreement that says North eight years and South eight years,” Amaechi said.
Reflecting on his past political stance, he added, “I led the fight against the PDP government. Why? Because there was an agreement that the government at the time would serve four years. And after four years, that government reneged. And I said no, that would be unfair. That will be instability at its peak because the North will react. So the best thing to do, is to support the Northern candidate to continue the balance of power.”
Speaking further on the upcoming cycle, Amaechi stated, “This time around, the South must be allowed to complete their tenure.”
Amaechi’s remarks come amid ongoing discussions over zoning arrangements ahead of the 2027 elections, positioning himself once again at the center of the national conversation on power sharing and political equity.
