According to him, his ambition is driven by a desire to “salvage” Nigeria and restore dignity to citizens amid worsening economic and social conditions in the country.

Former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has formally declared his intention to contest Nigeria’s presidency under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Amaechi disclosed on Thursday that he submitted his presidential nomination forms at the ADC Secretariat, officially joining the race ahead of the next general election.

According to him, his ambition is driven by a desire to “salvage” Nigeria and restore dignity to citizens amid worsening economic and social conditions in the country.

“Today, I submitted my Presidential nomination forms at the ADC Secretariat, officially throwing my hat in the ring to salvage our country, Nigeria,” Amaechi said.