Amaechi: If Obi Wins The Primary, I Will Be At The Forefront Of Those To Campaign For Him

Rotimi Amaechi, a former Minister of Transportation, has stated that he is open to supporting any qualified candidate produced through a credible party process, including Peter Obi.

During an interview on Channels Television, Amaechi spoke about the importance of internal democracy, noting that the way candidates emerge from party primaries plays a crucial role in determining electoral outcomes. He emphasized that his stance is rooted in fairness, competence, and respect for due process rather than personal or political biases.

He explained that any candidate who wins through a transparent and competitive primary should receive the backing of party stakeholders committed to democratic values. His remarks were seen as a signal of openness to collaboration, even across different political camps.

Amaechi also acknowledged Obi’s capability, describing him as someone with the necessary qualifications to govern effectively. He maintained that leadership competence should take priority over party divisions when making political decisions.

He concluded by stating that if Obi secures victory in a credible primary election, he would not hesitate to support him and would be among those actively campaigning for his success.