A brochure being prepared to sell the candidacy of Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transport, as a 2023 presidential aspirant has surfaced.
A source, who confirmed that he sighted the 86-page brochure gave the hint on Saturday.
The former governor of Rivers State had earlier been rumoured to be nursing ambition to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.
The presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress is expected to be zoned to the South from the North in keeping with the arrangement within the party.
The 86-page brochure bearing a quote from Amaechi, ‘I believe that the destiny of Nigeria can only be best actualized in the context of one indivisible and united nation. What is required is for us to continue to work towards a nation in which doors of opportunity are open to all our citizens irrespective of ethnicity, creed, class or circumstance,’ is titled, ‘Qualified to serve.’
Another quote by Amaechi, reading, ‘We must give meaning to democracy so that every Nigerian can find a place and a voice in a land of free men and women. We must deploy our diversity to increase our strength. We must make our streets and highways, and now forests and farmlands, safe again for all Nigerians to fulfill their individual dreams of a good life so that, together, we can actualize the manifest destiny of this blessed land,’ is inscribed on the back page of the brochure.
In the brochure are photographs of the minister in different Nigerian attires, a picture of him and his wife, photographs with President Buhari on various occasions, photos with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, General Overseer of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye; and photos of the minister with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.
The name of the minister is printed in bold letters on Page Three of the brochure and translated into English as follows: Chibuike – God is strength; Rotimi – Stand by me; and Amaechi – Who knows tomorrow.
A total of 14 sections are on the table of contents of the brochure, which are Making the critical choice; Reasons why: The competitive advantages of Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi; First among equals; Broad and deep experience in governance; Geopolitical considerations; Nationalist outlook; Political prowess; Personality and leadership style; Track record of performance; Highlights of achievements: Rivers State Governor (2007-2015); Highlights of achievements: Ministry of Transportation (2015 – Date); and Hallmark of Amaechi’s leadership.
Amaechi’s competitive advantages as listed in the brochure are courage, stamina, resilience etc.
The brochure also has infographics of his achievements as Rivers State governor and as transport minister.
