Tag: Amaechi
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You’re Not Worth My Airtime -Oshiomhole Blast Amaechi
By George Omagbemi Senator Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, declaring that the former Minister of Transportation is not worth spending airtime discussing, amid growing political exchanges ahead of the 2027 general election. Oshiomhole made the remarks during an interview on TVC while reacting to Amaechi’s comments that President Bola Tinubu…
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Oil Wells Dispute: Amaechi Challenges Cross River To Question Akpabio
By Opeyemi Adelakun Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has challenged the people of Cross River State to demand answers from Senate President Godswill Akpabio over allegations that oil wells belonging to the state were taken during Akpabio’s tenure as governor of Akwa Ibom State. Amaechi made the call during a town hall meeting in…
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You Lack Power To Stop Amaechi’s Campaign In Rivers – ADC Tells Wike
By Opeyemi Adelakun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has challenged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his reported threat to prevent the party’s vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, from campaigning in Rivers State. The party maintained that Wike had no legal or moral authority to restrict Amaechi’s political activities, insisting that Rivers…
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Wike Threatens to Frustrate Amaechi’s Campaign in Rivers Over ‘Mad Voters’ Remark
By George Omagbemi ABUJA — October 9, 2026. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned that former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi may face difficulties campaigning in Rivers State if he continues to insult supporters of President Bola Tinubu. Wike issued the warning on Friday while speaking to journalists in Abuja,…
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Wike Challenges Amaechi Over 24-year Record In Public Office
By Opeyemi Adelakun Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has questioned the development and political legacy of former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, during his 24 years in top public offices. Wike spoke on Friday at an interactive meeting with leaders and stakeholders of Evo Kingdom in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers…
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Amaechi Links Mother’s Death to Tinubu’s Policies
By George Omagbemi Former Rivers State Governor and ADC vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has linked the death of his mother to President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, before clarifying that he was joking. Amaechi made the remark during a Channels Television interview on Friday, October 2, while discussing the economic hardship facing Nigerians. Asked whether Tinubu’s…
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Amaechi Lacks Electoral Value in Rivers, South-South — Wike
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the political relevance of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, describing him as a “political liability” who lacks the electoral strength to deliver votes in Rivers State or the South-South geopolitical zone. Wike made the remarks on Tuesday during his…
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Amaechi Withdraws Suit Challenging Atiku’s ADC Presidential Ticket
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the pre-election suit filed by former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, challenging the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik struck out the suit on Friday…
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2027: ADC Picks Amaechi as Atiku’s Running Mate for 2027
By Opeyemi Adelakun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has named former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidential election. The party announced the decision on Monday, describing the Atiku-Amaechi ticket as a strategic alliance aimed at presenting Nigerians with…
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Atiku Reportedly Defeats Amaechi in Abia
By Gloria Drealomalicha Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged victorious in the Abia presidential election primary after defeating former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi in a keenly contested exercise that drew significant political attention. Results released at the end of the primary showed that Atiku secured a total of 25,153 votes, comfortably ahead of…
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Atiku, Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen Participate In ADC Presidential Primary Ahead Of 2027 Polls
By Paul Joseph Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday participated in the presidential primary election of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the exercise as a critical step toward rebuilding Nigeria. The nationwide primary was conducted simultaneously across 8,809 wards in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory…
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Amaechi Says Politicians Will Keep Stealing Without Public Resistance
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Minister of Transportation and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has stated that Nigerian politicians will continue looting public funds unless citizens actively resist corruption and demand accountability from political leaders. Amaechi made the remark during an interview on Arise Television while reacting to the worsening state of governance and…