Amaechi Claims Credit For Ex-President Buhari’s 2015 Victory, Downplays Tinubu’s Role

Leadership | 23-05-2026 09:51pm |

Rotimi Amaechi, the former governor of Rivers State and immediate past Minister of Transportation, asserted that he was instrumental in the election of late former President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 presidential election, attributing the victory primarily to his efforts rather than to President Bola Tinubu. During an interview on ARISE News Channel’s Prime Time show, Amaechi emphasized his significant contributions to Buhari's campaign, suggesting that Tinubu's role was less critical. His comments reflect ongoing discussions regarding the influence of key political figures in Nigeria's electoral history.

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