That Amaechi may not end up a tragic hero, By Majeed Dahiru (opens original article in a new tab)

Rotimi Amaechi, a southern politician, was chosen as the running mate for Atiku Abubakar, a northern presidential candidate, sparking concerns about political loyalty and national unity in Nigeria.

• Atiku Abubakar, from northern Nigeria, is the ADC presidential candidate, with Rotimi Amaechi as his running mate despite Amaechi's southern background.
• Amaechi previously supported northern candidates and helped the APC win in 2015, but now faces backlash from northern politicians for his role in the PDP's decline.
• The article argues that Amaechi's selection as running mate risks undermining his reputation as a pan-Nigerian nationalist and could set a negative precedent in Nigerian politics.