Okerafor Athanatius, Jalingo.
The former Minister of Transportation and Presidential Aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general elections, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has promised to invest in the Mambilla power project if given the mandate.
Amaechi made this known while addressing APC Delegates at the Patience Event Centre, Jalingo, late Monday.
He said his idea of investing in the Mambilla Power Project is to increase power generation and distribution as well as create jobs for the people of Taraba State.
“Trust me on this, I’m going to invest in Mambilla (Power project). Take it for free, I know what is wrong with Mambilla, because I was among those who went to negotiate it in China”,
“So, if you vote for me, you’re voting for yourself, because the jobs that will be created here, will be for the people of Taraba”, he said.
Amaechi, who described Taraba as one of the highest producers of food in the Country also assured investing in Agriculture adding that the Value Chain will bring industrial development to the State.
He further stated that he understands the problems of Nigeria more than other Aspirants vying for the Presidency and that he would provide workable solutions to those challenges if given the opportunity to serve as President.
Responding, the Chairman of APC in the State, Bar. Ibrahim Tukur El-sudi pledged to give at least 90 percent Delegates’ votes to Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi.
“Our delegates know how to separate the chaff from the grain. Sir, we are assuring you that 90 percent of our votes will go to you. Our Emir has already spoken, therefore you should be guaranteed of 90 percent(delegate votes)”,
“Sir, you are a grassroot Politician, we know how you came up in Rivers State to become member of House of Assembly, Governor two times and by the grace of God you just resigned as a Minister. Most of our delegates are legislators and I believe they will be very much comfortable with you,” he said.
Our Correspondent reports that the Visitor and his entourage earlier visited the Emir of Muri, HRM, Alhaji Njidda Abbas Tafida at his Palace in Jalingo.
“We are here to seek your blessings, we are here to seek your permission to be able to talk to your Delegates. I have been in public office for quite some time. I have been in office back to back, non-stop and I have done seven years as a Minister.
I know how to deal with the issues by God’s grace and all I’m seeking is your support to get the power to do those things to better the lives of Nigerians and to stop insecurity,” he assured.
The Emir of Muri, Alhaji Tafida who described the former Minister as a man with a national stature and outlook, expressed his pleasure to receive Amaechi, who he said was the first Presidential Aspirant to visit him.
He assured Amaechi of his support, stating that he needs not bother about the Delegates in Taraba because they would vote for him.
Wishing Amaechi the best in his Presidential ambition, the Traditional Ruler added, “you are a very patient and understanding person, you have met most of the qualities required for a perfect President of Nigeria”.
