Following the unresolved issues between Mr. Peter Obi and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, there are strong indication that opposition coalition may consider Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi as a potential consensus presidential flagbearer.

This consideration, according to Guardian Newspaper, stems from growing concerns over Obi’s insistence on contesting again with his 2023 running mate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed.

Amaechi, who marked his 60th birthday on May 27, is said to have indirectly tested the waters for a presidential bid during a lecture organised in his honour.

At the event, he disclosed that he had informed President Bola Tinubu that he would not support his 2023 candidacy, citing concerns over Tinubu’s inability to unify the country.

According to the former governor of Rivers State and transport minister, the events of the last two years have justified his position.

A source within the coalition’s steering committee told the paper that the birthday lecture, themed “Weaponising Hunger,” was deliberately limited to invited guests due to the sensitive political undertones.

He noted that while efforts are ongoing to persuade Atiku to step down from the 2027 race, Obi remains firm on running with Baba-Ahmed again.

“With time running out, and both Atiku and Obi showing no signs of backing down, some of us believe we need a third option,” the source said. “Amaechi, who came second in the APC presidential primaries, is seen as a viable alternative with broad appeal.”

The source, News Band also understand, added that the former President Muhammadu Buhari camp within the APC has shown preference for Amaechi over both Atiku and Obi.

It was further hinted that Amaechi may be restricted to a one-term presidency, aligning with the one-term pledges reportedly made by Atiku and Obi.