According to a report by Arise News on Saturday, May 23, 2026, former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using state power to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Amaechi made the allegation during a televised interview on ARISE News PrimeTime on Friday, where he spoke on the state of governance, opposition politics, and Nigeria’s democratic process.
Amaechi stated that the conduct of the ruling party has raised concerns among opposition figures, who he said are increasingly facing pressure in different forms.
He alleged that state institutions are being used in ways that affect political competition, making it difficult for opposition parties to operate freely.
According to him, a healthy democracy requires a level playing field where all political parties can engage citizens without interference or intimidation.
The former Rivers State governor also reflected on the political developments that led to the emergence of the APC in 2015, where he played a significant role as part of the coalition that ended the long rule of the Peoples Democratic Party.
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