By Lawrence Agbo

Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has urged Nigerians to vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.

Amaechi made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during the #OccupyINEC protest organised by the ADC, following the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s decision to withdraw recognition from some of the party’s leaders amid its internal crisis.

The protest drew key opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, David Mark, and Rauf Aregbesola.

Speaking with journalists, the former Rivers State governor said it was time for Nigerians to remove the APC from power, just as the party unseated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2015.

“The APC forced PDP out of office, and now it is our turn to do the same to them. If they remain in power, they may destroy this capital or relocate it to Lagos. Nigerians must vote them out,” he said.

Amaechi warned that the ruling party could damage the Federal Capital Territory if re-elected, even suggesting the possibility of relocating it to Lagos.

Rotimi Amaechi also accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining democracy and alleged that the APC is afraid of losing future elections.

The former minister further criticised the appointment of INEC chairman, Joseph Amupitan, claiming it was aimed at weakening opposition parties ahead of the 2027 polls.

Despite the challenges, Amaechi expressed confidence that the APC would be defeated in the next general election.

“They claimed to be popular, so why are they afraid of elections? Tinubu says he was part of NADECO, yet democracy is being weakened under him. In 2015, the APC benefited from Jega, who remains one of the finest INEC chairmen,” he said.

“Appointing someone primarily concerned with protecting personal interests has no place in INEC. It is disappointing. The process has already been manipulated by restricting party registrations out of fear of defeat. Regardless, they will lose the election,” he added.

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