Amaechi rules out VP slot, insists he’s running for president in 2027

By Ayobami OkerindeFormer Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has firmly dismissed claims linking him to a possible vice-presidential ticket with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 elections.He said he is solely pursuing his own presidential ambition and will not serve as a running mate to anyone.Amaechi’s clarification follows comments by Atiku’s ally, Dele Momodu, who suggested that Atiku might consider the former Rivers State governor as a potential ru