Amaechi to Support Tinubu if Fuel Hits ₦600 Per Litre

Rotimi Amaechi, the vice-presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), announced that he would withdraw from the 2027 presidential race and campaign for President Bola Tinubu if petrol prices fall to ₦600 per litre. This statement was made during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television on a Friday.

Amaechi questioned the claims made by the Tinubu administration regarding economic prosperity and the impact of its policies on ordinary Nigerians, particularly concerning fuel prices and transportation costs. He expressed skepticism about the government's assertions that citizens were beginning to experience the benefits of its economic reforms.

Amaechi stated he would personally verify petrol prices at a filling station rather than rely on staff reports. He emphasized that if petrol prices reached ₦600, he would not only support Tinubu but also resign from his position as the ADC's vice-presidential candidate.

His remarks reflect ongoing debates about the effectiveness of the Federal Government’s economic policies.