Tag: Rotimi Amaechi

2027: Opposition leaders form new party to fight Tinubu

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Opposition leaders form new party

…Seeks INEC registration  A new political movement, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), has formally applied for registration as a political party ahead of the 2027 general elections.  The move, spearheaded by top opposition figures, signals a coordinated effort to challenge the dominance of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP). The application, dated June 19 and received by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on June 20, 2025, was submitted by the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG) —a bloc of influential politicians including former Vice President…

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Current Woes: “Ex Govs. el-Rufa’i, Amaechi should apologise to Nigerians”– Shehu Sani

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Shehu Sani to el Rufa'i, Amaechi

Former Senator representing Kaduna-Central, Shehu Sani, has criticised ex-governors Nasir el-Rufa’i and Rotimi Amaechi, stating they owe Nigerians an apology for the country’s current woes. Speaking during his Sallah message at his residence, Sani described it as hypocritical for political figures who have held influential positions for over two decades to now lament the economic hardship facing Nigerians. “If el-Rufai and Amaechi are still talking about poverty and hunger, then they must begin by apologising to Nigerians. They’ve held powerful offices since 1999. If the country is still struggling, then…

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2027: Atiku, el-Rufa’i, Amaechi call for Tinubu’s ouster

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Atiku, el Rufa'i, Amaechi call

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, alongside ex-governors Nasir El-Rufai and Rotimi Amaechi, has called for the removal of President Bola Tinubu and the APC in 2027, citing the government’s alleged weaponisation of poverty. Speaking at a lecture in Abuja to mark Amaechi’s 60th birthday, Atiku said poverty is worsening under Tinubu, accusing the administration of deliberately dismantling state agencies meant to help the poor. Amaechi, who refused to back Tinubu in 2023, said he knew Tinubu lacked the capacity to lead. He criticised the manipulation of voters through ethnicity and…

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Rivers: Amaechi sets aside rivalry, dedicates award to Wike

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Amaechi award 2 Wike2

Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has dedicated an award to his long-time political rival, Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). The gesture comes amidst feud between the two politicians, which began in 2015 when Amaechi left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress, (APC). Amaechi, a two-term governor of Rivers State, initiated the College of Medical Sciences project at the Rivers State University (RSU) during his tenure. However, he was unable to complete it before leaving office in 2015. Wike,…

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2027: “Stop inciting Nigerians against Tinubu, Ohanaeze warns Amaechi

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Ohanaeze

The Apex Igbo socio-cultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has responded to what it termed alarming and incendiary remarks recently made by Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, the former Governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transport against President Bola Tinubu. According to Ohanaeze in a statement issued by the Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, “in a discourse at an opposition leaders’ conference in Abuja, Amaechi’s outrageous call for Nigerians to resort to “brutal force” in an attempt to snatch power from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by 2027, starkly contravene the principles…

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“Why Buhari opposed locating Transport University in Daura” Amaechi

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Amaechi on Transport University in Daura

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari opposed the decision to establish the University of Transportation in Daura, Katsina State. Daura is Buharis hometown, and the former president was concerned about the perception of bias. Amaechi, who disclosed this during his keynote address at the Transport Summit, which was organized by the Transportation Correspondents Association of Nigeria, (TCAN), clarified that Buharis opposition was based on the belief that Amaechi favoured him by selecting Daura for the university. According to Amaechi, Buhari did not attend…

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Defence Minister warns Amaechi over call for protest against hardship

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Matawalle Amaechi

Minister of State for Defence,. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has condemned recent statements made by Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of inciting violence and unrest among the Nigerian populace. Recall that Amaechi recently said Nigerians should be protesting against the hardship in the country. Matawalle, in a statement released yesterday by the Director of Information in the Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike, issued a stern warning to the former Minister of Transport, urging him to desist from making inflammatory remarks that threaten the peace and stability of the nation. Matawalle expressed deep…

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“Inciting Nigerians against Tinubu over hunger irresponsible, unpatriotic” – APC blasts Amaechi

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APC blasts Amaechi

The All Progressives Congress, (APC), has slammed former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, describing the former Rivers governor as a leechy dependant who is angry because hes out of government. A statement yesterday by the spokesman of the party, Felix Morka, condemned Amaechis call for protest in the face of hunger and general hardship in the country. Recall that Amaechi had said hes shocked that Nigerians have remained tolerant in the face of growing hardship and harrowing experience to access basic needs since Tinubu became president. According to him, Nigerians were…

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2027: “Osinbajo, Amaechi, el-Rufa’i must bury presidential ambition” Ex-APCChieftain

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Ex APC Chieftain Lukman

A former national vice chairman (North-West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has described former Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo and the likes of former Kaduna State governor , Nasir el-Rufa’i as political orphans. Lukman, who spoke of a proposed coalition among top political bigwigs in the country, listed el-Rufa’i, Osinbajo, former Minister of the Interior of Nigeria Ra’uf Aregbesola, former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun and former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, among others seeking to occupy the nations top political seat via merger.…

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2023 Election: Nigerians deserve Tinubus chaos – Amaechi

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…Says  they had chance to vote wisely Aminu Imam Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says Nigerians deserve whatever they get from leaders at the helm of affairs whom they voted for during the election. Amaechi, who stated this during a television programme at the weekend, said citizens should not complain, particularly about the state of the nations economy, because they had had the opportunity to vote right.  Nigerians get what they want, what they deserve. You cant complain. I think(sic). Nigerians at all times had had opportunities to vote.…

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