I’ll resign if Nigeria doesn’t improve under Atiku — Amaechi

Rotimi Amaechi, the vice-presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress, has threatened to resign from his position if Nigerians do not see positive changes within a year of the party coming into power. This statement came during an interview on NewsCentral TV, where Amaechi discussed the party's proposed economic policies ahead of the 2027 general election. He emphasized that if he was not performing effectively, he might step down from his role.

Amaechi expressed confidence that an Atiku-led government would garner Nigerians' support within its first year. He believed that Nigerians would recognize Atiku's leadership and regret not voting for him earlier. The former Rivers State governor outlined an ADC-led government's plan to introduce a production subsidy aimed at reducing petrol prices by making crude oil more affordable to local refiners than the international market rate.

Refiners would be required to pass on the savings to consumers, rather than increasing their profit margins.

On agriculture, Amaechi stated that the party would review existing policies, encourage Nigerian farmers, and reduce the country's dependence on imported food. He argued that investing in agriculture would create jobs, generate wealth, and help address insecurity. The ADC vice-presidential candidate also addressed accountability, stating that Nigerians should expect improvements within the first year of an ADC administration, though he did not promise to solve every problem within 12 months.