In a surprising statement, Vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has announced that he would withdraw from the party's ticket with presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar if petrol sells for N600 per litre. This statement was made during an interview on Channels Television's Politics Today on Friday, October 3, 2026.
Amaechi questioned the Federal Government's claim that a reduction in petrol prices would lead to lower transportation costs and ease the cost of living. He cited that transport fares had not reduced, particularly on the route from Nyanya to Abuja, and challenged the government's assertion that Nigerians had felt a significant reduction in transportation and other living expenses despite changes in petrol prices.
The ADC vice-presidential candidate expressed skepticism over the government's previous promises to reduce transport costs. He stated that the same promises had been made before, but no tangible results had been seen. "Every day he repeats the same thing. He said by October 1, the price of transport would come down. Check the cost of transport from Nyanya to Abuja; has anything come down? Has anything changed?" Amaechi said.
In a bold statement, Amaechi vowed to campaign for President Bola Tinubu if petrol sells for N600 per litre. He challenged anyone to accompany him to a filling station to verify the price. "If fuel has come down to N600 tomorrow, I will campaign for President Tinubu. If you doubt, come with your camera to my house in the morning. I will go to the filling station and buy fuel," he said.
Furthermore, Amaechi stated that he would withdraw as Atiku's running mate and support Tinubu if the price of petrol reaches N600 per litre. This announcement has sparked interest in the country's politics, with many awaiting the outcome of the petrol price situation. "If it comes down to N600, I, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, will withdraw as the Vice Presidential candidate of Atiku and campaign for President Tinubu," he added.
This is not the first time Amaechi has made headlines with his comments on politics and governance. Recently, he linked his mother's death to Tinubu's economic policies. His statements have generated mixed reactions from various stakeholders in the country, with some praising his candor and others criticizing his stance.
The development has raised questions about the implications for the 2027 elections and the relationships between key political figures in Nigeria. As the situation unfolds, many will be watching to see if petrol prices drop to N600 per litre and how Amaechi's potential switch of support would impact the country's politics.
Key points
- Rotimi Amaechi may withdraw as Atiku's running mate and support Tinubu if petrol price falls to N600 per litre.
- Amaechi questions the government's claim that petrol price reduction has led to lower transportation costs.
- The development has sparked interest in the country's politics, with many awaiting the outcome of the petrol price situation.
