Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- Former Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed speculation that he plans to shelve his 2027 presidential ambition.

Speaking in Kano after a meeting with a coalition of traders, Amaechi insisted he would contest the ADC presidential primary and would not step down for any aspirant.

"I will contest the ADC presidential primary, and by God's grace, I hope to win so that I can face Tinubu in 2027. I am not stepping down for anyone. Let the people decide who they want to lead," Amaechi told BBC Hausa.

The former Minister of Transportation (2015-2022) stated that every aspirant had the right to seek the ticket, describing the contest as healthy for democracy.

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