Vice Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has called on the people of Delta State to actively participate in the 2027 general elections by supporting the party's candidates. He made this appeal during a town hall meeting with ADC members and supporters in Warri. Amaechi emphasized the importance of voters taking responsibility for electoral outcomes, citing the experience of the party's governorship candidate, Chief Great Ogboru, in previous elections.
Amaechi warned that failure to learn from past electoral experiences could lead to similar outcomes in 2027. However, he expressed confidence that ADC had developed a strategy to secure victory for its candidates. He also revealed that he had reached an understanding with the party's presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on strategies for securing victory for ADC candidates in the elections.
During the meeting, Amaechi criticised the removal of fuel subsidy, arguing that it had increased transportation and production costs, with consequences for food prices, healthcare, and other services. He used garri as an example, stating that the increase in the cost of transporting and producing goods is eventually passed on to consumers, contributing to inflation and the rising cost of living.
Amaechi advocated for a "production subsidy" for local fuel producers as an alternative approach to reducing petrol prices. He suggested that the federal government could adopt domestic pricing for crude supplied to local refineries, enabling them to access crude at a price below the international market rate. This, he believed, could help lower petrol prices and, in turn, reduce the cost of essential commodities.
The former Rivers State governor urged Nigerians to put aside tribal and religious considerations during the elections and vote according to their conscience. He described Ogboru as a symbol of political struggle and said an ADC administration would prioritise economic management, job creation, and the reduction of corruption.
ADC Delta North Senatorial candidate, Comrade Valentine Ogolegune, welcomed Amaechi, Ogboru, and other party candidates, describing the visit by the ADC leadership as a significant step in the party's mobilisation efforts in the state. He expressed confidence that the party's structure was working to deliver Atiku Abubakar as President, Amaechi as Vice-President, and Ogboru as Governor.
Ogolegune said the party was poised to make a strong showing in Delta State in the 2027 elections. The town hall meeting was an opportunity for the ADC leadership to engage with party members and supporters, and to outline their vision for the state's development.
Key points
- Amaechi advocates for a "production subsidy" for local fuel producers
- ADC aims to make a strong showing in Delta State in 2027 elections
- Amaechi urges Nigerians to vote according to their conscience in 2027 elections
