Nigeria, Nov. 7 -- Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has challenged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Rivers State authorities to provide a venue for an African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential campaign rally, expressing confidence that Atiku Abubakar would win the state in the 2027 election.

Mr Amaechi, the ADC's vice-presidential candidate, issued the challenge during an interview on Mainland 98.3 FM's The Situation Room on Friday, 6 November.

"Atiku will come to Rivers State. Tell them to give us a venue," he said, adding that the opposition party's supporters could fill a large-capacity facility.

His remarks came ahead of Saturday's rally at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, organised...