ormer Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has defended the constitutional right of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to contest the 2027 presidential election, though he expressed reservations regarding the impact of age on governance.
Amaechi noted that while Atiku is legally eligible to seek the nation’s highest office, the physical and mental rigors of the presidency often favor younger candidates in an increasingly complex global environment. He emphasized that the focus for 2027 should be on capacity and the ability to drive radical economic reforms, rather than just political entitlement. Amaechi’s comments have added a significant layer to the ongoing debate within the opposition camp, as he urged Nigerians to weigh the experience of older statesmen against the energy required to tackle the country’s multi-faceted security and fiscal challenges.
