‘There should be protests’, Nigerians Too Calm on Economic Issues-Amaechi

By Samaila Emmanuel Bzugu

Rotimi Amaechi, a former Minister of Transportation in Buhari’s administration, has expressed frustration with the general public’s apparent calmness amidst severe economic hardship.

Speaking during an interview with ABN TV, Amaechi questioned why Nigerians are not more vocal in their outrage, pointing to rising costs and the inability of many to afford basic necessities such as fuel. The former governor of Rivers State admitted that he can no longer afford diesel.

Amaechi expected youths to storm the streets and protest against the high cost of living. He emphasized that protests should target politicians, advocating for change.

Name one politician in Port Harcourt that didn’t pass through me

“The people should be angry,” Amaechi said. “There should be protests. Not even protests against anybody but against the politicians that ‘we won’t vote’.”

Amaechi highlighted the severity of the situation, noting that if people like him struggle to afford diesel, the situation is dire for those without means.

Regarding Rivers State politics, Amaechi described the state as the “capital of betrayals” in Nigeria politics. The state has trended due to the political differences between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesome Wike.

Amaechi, who mentored most Rivers State politicians, including Fubara and Wike, criticized them as betrayers who prioritize personal gain.

I don’t want to miss heaven.

“Name one politician in Port Harcourt that didn’t pass through me,” Amaechi said. “They can’t stand hunger. Rivers State has become the capital of betrayals; just name one politician who didn’t pass through me.”

Amaechi also addressed his stance on thuggery, emphasizing his refusal to sponsor such activities.

You will not see me in any political meeting planning for thugs

“You will not see me in any political meeting planning for thugs,” Amaechi said. “You will not see me say this money is for thugs; I will not. My Priest tells me that anybody who dies in the course of that money, you will be held accountable; the society may not hold you accountable or send you to prison but God will not allow you into heaven because he will hold you accountable. I don’t want to miss heaven.