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Amaechi says Buhari promised him APC presidential ticket in 2022
Updated 22:13 WAT, · first published 7 Nov 2026, 11:42 WAT · 14 outlets reporting
Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, said former President Muhammadu Buhari assured him of the All Progressives Congress presidential ticket ahead of the 2022 primary. According to Premium Times, Amaechi stated that Buhari told him in writing not to campaign or lobby party members. The former Rivers State governor blamed his defeat in the primary on his decision to heed Buhari's advice. Nigerian Eye reported that Amaechi made the remarks on a radio programme in Lagos.
What we know
- Amaechi said Buhari promised him the APC presidential ticket in writing.
- Amaechi claimed Buhari instructed him not to campaign before the 2022 primary.
- Amaechi blamed his defeat in the 2022 APC primary on following Buhari's advice.
- Amaechi is the vice-presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress.
Sources
- Buhari promised me APC presidential ticket in 2022 — Amaechi – Punch,
- How Buhari Promised Me APC Presidential Ticket In 2022 – Amaechi – New Telegraph,
- Amaechi says Buhari promised him APC presidential ticket before 2022 primary – Nigerian Tribune,
- Buhari Promised Me APC Presidential Ticket in 2022, Says Amaechi – Nigerian Eye,
- Buhari told me not to campaign, promised me APC presidential ticket in 2022 – Amaechi – P.M. News,
- Buhari Promised Me APC Presidential Ticket In 2022; I Regret Listening To Him – Amaechi – Channels TV,
- Buhari promised me APC Presidential ticket, put it in writing, but failed to honour it – Amaechi – Premium Times,
- Amaechi: Buhari promised me APC presidential ticket – Daily Trust,
- Amaechi: Buhari Deceived Me Over 2022 APC Presidential Ticket – Leadership,
- Buhari promised in writing to announce me as his preferred APC presidential candidate in 2022 – Amaechi – The Eagle Online,
- How Buhari’s Advice Cost Me APC Presidential Ticket, Handed Victory To Tinubu — Amaechi Reveals – Leadership,
- How Buhari Cost Me 2023 APC Ticket – Amaechi – The Whistler,
- 2027 Elections: “Buhari Promised Me APC Ticket In Writing, I Listened To Him And Lost” – Amaechi – Information Nigeria,
- Amaechi: Buhari Promised Me APC Presidential Ticket in 2022 – ThisDay,
- How missed alliances, religious sentiments cost Amaechi 2022 APC ticket – BusinessDay,
Updates
- – Now also reported by BusinessDay
- – Now also reported by ThisDay
- – Now also reported by Information Nigeria
- – No longer developing - story consolidated
- – Now also reported by The Whistler
- – Now also reported by The Eagle Online
- – Now also reported by Leadership
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Daily Trust
- – Now also reported by Premium Times
- – Now also reported by Nigerian Tribune
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Channels TV
- – Now also reported by P.M. News
- – Story published - 3 outlets
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