Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has described his decision to refrain from campaigning ahead of the 2023 APC presidential primary as his biggest political mistake.
Amaechi, who is now the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, said he relied on assurances from the late President Muhammadu Buhari that he would be announced as his preferred candidate.
“The only mistake I made was listening to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, who told me: ‘don’t campaign, don’t do anything; I will announce you as my candidate’,” he said.
Speaking on Mainland 98.3 FM, Amaechi also shared his predictions for the 2027 presidential election, expressing confidence in the chances of opposition candidates across different regions.
He said President Bola Tinubu would face strong opposition in the South-West, particularly from Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, whom he expects to perform strongly in his home state.
Amaechi further predicted that Peter Obi would win all five South-East states, while describing the South-South as a major battleground.
He also expressed confidence in the electoral strength of ADC presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, across the 19 northern states.
