Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, has made a bold promise regarding his plans for Nigeria if eaaq2lected President in 2027.
Speaking during a recent X space event titled ‘Weekend Politics,’ Amaechi vowed to reform the nation’s constitution and eradicate corruption within his first month in office.
According to New Telegraph, the former Rivers State governor declared that failure to end corruption within this timeframe would compel him to resign from the presidency.
Amaechi outlined a key constitutional reform he intends to pursue: changing the principle of citizenship from indigeneship to citizenship. He emphasized this would be a fundamental shift aimed at fostering national unity and inclusion.
“If I become President, I will change the constitution from indigeneship to citizenship. If I do not end corruption in Nigeria within one month, I will tender my resignation,” he asserted.
The former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) did not hold back in criticizing Nigeria’s current leadership and institutions. He accused some influential figures within the ruling elite of frequently visiting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to embezzle public funds.
“It enrages me that those very influential among the ruling class visit CBN often to steal money,” Amaechi lamented. He further added that if these stolen resources were redirected towards improving security and boosting the economy, Nigeria’s current challenges could have been significantly alleviated.
Amaechi also criticized the country’s electoral system, describing Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the worst chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria’s history.
“The worst INEC chairman in the history of Nigeria is Mahmood Yakubu,” he said bluntly. In a challenge to the current Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, he urged him to take a walk along the streets of Port Harcourt to witness firsthand the wellbeing and sentiments of the people, emphasizing that the streets would reveal who the populace truly supports.
On the controversial issue of subsidy removal, Amaechi took a pragmatic stance. He made it clear that he would not reinstate the subsidies if elected. Instead, he pledged to redirect the funds saved into the hands of ordinary Nigerians, rather than the elite class. “I will not reverse the removal of subsidies. I will instead direct the funds into the pockets of Nigerians, not the elite,” he explained.
Rotimi Amaechi’s campaign message centers on constitutional reform, an aggressive anti-corruption drive, electoral accountability, and a commitment to economic empowerment for ordinary citizens.
His confident promise to resign if he fails to end corruption within a month reflects his determination to bring about swift and tangible change should he ascend to Nigeria’s highest office in 2027.