What I Discussed With Amaechi During Abuja Visit — Atiku

What I Discussed With Amaechi During Abuja Visit — Atiku

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has disclosed details of his meeting with former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, during a visit to his Abuja residence on Thursday.

The meeting comes amid the lingering controversy surrounding the ADC presidential primaries, which Amaechi recently dismissed as lacking credibility and described as “concocted.”

Atiku arrived at Amaechi’s residence alongside prominent party figures, including former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, former ADC National Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu, and other top stakeholders within the party.

Speaking after the closed-door meeting via a post on his verified Facebook page, Atiku said discussions focused largely on the state of the nation and the urgent need for collective efforts to address Nigeria’s growing challenges.

“This afternoon, I visited my brother and compatriot, former Governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, at his Abuja residence,” Atiku wrote.

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“Beyond the warmth and camaraderie, we had deep and honest conversations about the troubling state of our nation, the growing economic pain, insecurity, and the urgent responsibility on patriotic Nigerians to continue engaging in the search for solutions that can rescue our country from drift and despair.”

The former vice president said he also used the opportunity to celebrate Amaechi’s birthday, while sharing light-hearted banter over football.

“I also felicitated with him on the occasion of his birthday yesterday and teased that Arsenal’s historic triumph could not have arrived at a better time.

“Chief Amaechi, a thoroughly well-loaded Gunner, took the banter in very good spirits.”

Atiku further revealed that Amaechi jokingly apologised for not having enough time to prepare Fisherman Soup, a delicacy associated with Rivers State hospitality.

“In true Rivers hospitality, he apologised for not having enough time to prepare Fisherman Soup, a delicacy I have now been promised on our return for the second leg,” he added.

The meeting has sparked political interest, particularly given recent tensions within the ADC following Amaechi’s criticism of the party’s primary process.

What I Discussed With Amaechi During Abuja Visit — Atiku