Will Gov Rotimi Ameachi Run For President in 2015?

Gov Amaechi And Gov Kwankwachi

As the national primaries of Nigeria’s main opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC) approach, there are strong and reliable indications from within the party that Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi is likely to emerge as the party’s presidential candidate with his running mate being Kano state governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Although, Lagos state governor, Raji Fashola is also being considered for the vice position. Powerful sources within the party confirmed this likely combination but party spokespersons refused comments when approached by newsmen.

The Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi, tipped for the Nigeria’s first citizen, has been one of the most aggressive Nigerians of all calibers campaigning against the status quo in Nigeria. A pioneer of the opposition movement, and the victor and chairman of the Governor’s forum, he is seen within the party as a strong and effective alliance builder and an individual whose character resonates with the poor and rich, north and south.

Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano state is another APC governor with an outstanding record against corruption, including setting up direct text-to-his-phone monitoring of all transactions in his ministries, and his other recognized qualities which importantly include his ability to transform Kano state and maintain security in the north’s most populous state. Party members believe he wields considerable respect among Nigerian voters, most especially in the north and would command the north Muslim and Christian vote as a Vice Presidential candidate.

Lagos state governor, Raji Fashola is also a contender for the Vice presidential slot. Governing over Nigeria’s busiest and most industrious state and a population of approximately 1/5th of Nigeria, governor Raji Fashola’s strength and new generation vision is seen as a great selling point for APC. Party thinkers believe Fashola can easily commandeer young voters across the nation and can also deliver the northern vote.