Magnus Abe Calls for Amaechi's Resignation as VP Candidate

Senator Magnus Abe called on former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi to resign as the running mate to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, emphasizing that the 2027 presidency should remain in the South according to the principle of power rotation. Abe made this statement during a goodwill message at a Rainbow Coalition gathering in Rivers State, where he also declared the coalition's support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid.

He accused Amaechi of abandoning his previous position on power rotation, recalling that during Goodluck Jonathan's presidency, Amaechi opposed Jonathan's continuation, arguing it violated the North-South power-sharing arrangement. Abe stated that Amaechi's current support for a northern candidate contradicts his earlier stance.

He urged Amaechi to respect his past position and withdraw from the ticket with Atiku. Abe reaffirmed the coalition's commitment to Tinubu and the principle of power rotation.