Posters featuring former Transportation Minister Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi have appeared across key locations in Kaduna, sparking widespread speculation about his potential run for Nigeria's presidency in 2027. The displays, spotted over the weekend, carry bold slogans like "the only person to be trusted" and "the only man for the job," emphasizing themes of unity, equality, stability, and development.
Residents reported seeing the posters at high-traffic spots including Ahmadu Bello Way, Ali Akilu Way, near the Kaduna State Government House, and the Kawo Bridge corridor toward Zaria. Motorists and pedestrians paused to view them, causing minor traffic disruptions around Kawo Bridge during morning rushes. These placements highlight calculated visibility in a politically charged northern city, amplifying their impact on local discourse.
Amaechi, who bears the traditional title Dan Amanan Kasar Hausa of Daura, built his career as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Governor of Rivers State, and Minister of Transportation under President Bola Tinubu. He came second in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary in 2022, behind Tinubu, signaling his national stature. Earlier in July 2025, he openly declared interest in a 2027 bid, pledging a single four-year term to honor Nigeria's unwritten North-South power rotation.
This is not Amaechi's first poster surge; similar displays paired him with former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai for past elections, flooding Abuja streets in 2020 and beyond. Recent rumors linked them again, though current Kaduna posters focus solely on Amaechi. His July announcement tied into opposition coalitions like the African Democratic Congress (ADC), aimed at challenging Tinubu amid economic woes.
No official statement from Amaechi confirms the posters' origin, leaving room for supporter initiatives or early campaign moves. Political observers note the timing aligns with growing 2027 jockeying, especially in the North where power shift dynamics loom large. As speculation builds, Amaechi's blend of experience and regional ties positions him as a contender in Nigeria's evolving political landscape.