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Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi Calls for Unity and Effective Leadership in Nigeria

by Ikem Emmanuel
written by Ikem Emmanuel 2 minutes read

Former Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed deep concern about the numerous challenges facing Nigeria and called for a democracy that embraces its diversity. Amaechi highlighted several issues hampering the country’s progress, including individualism, greed, ethnic sentiments, lack of patriotism, and religious attachment.

Speaking at the Annual Lecture of TheNiche Newspaper, which focused on leadership, nationalism, and the Nigerian Constitution, Amaechi shared his thoughts on the state of the nation. He also addressed claims made in a book by former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman, which he described as containing numerous falsehoods.

Additionally, Dr. Uma Eleazu, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Anya Ndi Igbo, lamented the deteriorating security situation, the devaluation of the Naira, corruption, and the “japa” syndrome affecting Nigeria.

Both Amaechi and Eleazu’s statements underscore the pressing issues facing the nation and the need for effective leadership, national unity, and progress. The discussions at the event shed light on the challenges and aspirations of Nigeria, highlighting the imperative of addressing these issues to move the nation forward.

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Why Wike, Okocha, Others Can Not Remove Rotimi Amaechi From APC’
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Why Wike, Okocha, Others Can Not Remove Rotimi Amaechi From APC’

by Victor Ndubuisi
written by Victor Ndubuisi 3 minutes read

Following actions by a faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, calling on the party’s national leadership to sideline a former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and his supporters, the crisis in the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a new turn.

According to Anaedoonline.ng, Tony Okocha, the leader of Wike’s group, announced the decision on Thursday while accompanying some party members on a visit to Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the APC national chairman.

Okocha charged Amaechi with making an agreement with Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for president in the February 25 election, before the vote, and instructed APC members to campaign and support the former vice president during a meeting.

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He also pleaded with the Ganduje-led National Working Committee (NWC) to go via Wike, a former governor of Rivers State who is a member of the PDP, for any appointment or benefit the party desires to give to the Rivers APC.

However, in response, Amaechi referred to Okocha’s assertion as a lie from the depths of hell, speaking through his media assistant Chukwuemeka Eze.

He asserted to Daily Trust that Amaechi cannot be expelled from the APC by Wike, Okocha, or anyone else.

Eze said: “That statement is not only a lie from the pit of hell but one of those ploys to continue to witch hunt and present Amaechi in bad light before the APC leadership in order for him and his associates to continue to eat the crumbs from the table of Tinubu.

“During the 2023 general elections, Tony Okocha had ceased to be a member of APC as he, Magnus Abe, and others had refused to revalidate their APC membership cards. So if that is the case, Amaechi couldn’t have directed a non-member of APC to vote against the party.

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“I will counsel Nigerians, particularly you Journalists, to disregard any statement about Rivers State APC from Tony Okocha and his likes. Amaechi is not only a respected member of APC but a great leader of the party in the South-South region until such a time it becomes imperative for him to change party.

“And let me reiterate that Wike, Okocha, or any member of their misguided cohorts can not and will not be in a position to remove Amaechi from APC both as the leader of the party in the region and key member of APC no matter all their evil plots.”

 

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Abia: Rotimi Amaechi, Ahmed Datti, Sanusi Joins Otti As He Takes Oat of Office
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Abia: Rotimi Amaechi, Ahmed Datti, Sanusi Joins Otti As He Takes Oat of Office

by Victor Ndubuisi
written by Victor Ndubuisi 4 minutes read

Alex Chioma Otti, the new governor of Abia State, and his deputy, Ikechuckwu Emetu, both members of the Labour Party, LP, have been sworn in by Justice Lillian Abai, the state’s chief judge.

Otti, who won the March 18 governorship election over Okey Ahaiwe of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was sworn in in front of a jubilant crowd of supporters who filled the Umuahia municipal stadium to capacity.

Otti became the next governor under strict security measures.

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The former CEO of the now-defunct Diamond Bank promised to lead from his re-election campaign platform, which would transform Abia State, in his first address to the people of Abia. He added that his team of appointees would be made up of men and women of integrity who are also committed to service.

He hailed the fortitude displayed by INEC officials, who he claimed helped the people’s will win out, and he praised the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, as well as Labour Party members for their support of his triumph.

He bemoaned the poor conditions of workers and pensioners in the state brought on by the former administration’s failure to pay their salaries, pensions, and gratuities but gave the workers the assurance that the new administration, led by him, would take prompt, methodical action to improve their situation.

The days of completing subpar work are ended, according to the incoming governor, who pledged to use the services of experienced contractors and seasoned technocrats in the implementation of projects.

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He highlighted that unlike in the past, Abia State’s abundant resources would be used to transform the State, and he pledged to include every area of the State in his development plans even as he gave education, agriculture, health, and security adequate priority.

He pledged to avoid letting his personal affairs interfere with his professional obligations and to be gracious in his dealings with opposing party members even as he sought their support.

Otti, who characterized the current state of Abia as being in a quagmire, attributed the predicament to profound corruption and poor management of the state’s resources.

Otti pledged to address Aba’s infrastructure problems from all angles, stating that a big construction firm will be chosen to handle the repair of the city’s terrible-condition roads in both Aba and Umuahia.

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Otti further cautioned that the days of stealing or diverting public cash into personal accounts were long gone because all funds released for projects will be used for the intended purpose.

The newly elected governor warned those who misappropriated state funds that his government will pursue them using the law.

” Abians have been freed from their bondage and today is the day Abians have been waiting for”

“Let us not live under the illusion that the worst is over. We have only won a preliminary battle But we are certainly going to our promised land because we have resolved that we will no longer serve Pharaoh” Otti said while lamenting, “We have a treasure that has been ravaged.”

Otti declared that 5,000 new teachers would be hired into the State school system while also promising to pay the May 2023 salary and benefits of Abia State employees and erase the distinction between core and non-core civil personnel.

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However, Otti stated that his administration would examine the most recent hires and appointments made by Okezie Ikpeazu’s immediately preceding administration.

Umuahia was ablaze with joy as LP supporters, government employees, business owners, and transporters danced around the streets, just like the day he was declared the winner.

The Labour Party’s vice presidential candidate, Ahmed Datti, the party’s national chairman, Julius Abure, the former minister of transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, senator Theodore Orji, the former governor of the state of Abia, and the former emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, among other dignitaries, were present for the swearing-in.

 

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Amaechi Earns Law Degree From A University In Abuja (Photos)

by Echezona obinna
written by Echezona obinna 1 minutes read

Rotimi Amaechi, the immediate past Minister of Transportation and former governor of Rivers State, received a law degree on Saturday from Baze University in Abuja.

Among the 504 students that graduated from the school in diverse fields of study, Amaechi received a Bachelor of Law degree.

The graduands were found worthy in learning and character by the university authorities after passing their examinations.

The graduands were awarded their various certificates at the ninth Graduation Ceremony, held in Abuja.

 

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APC Chair, Adamu Vows To Wait For Tinubu’s Return After Reported Resignation
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APC Crisis: I Can’t Speak On Osinbajo, Lawan, Amaechi’s Commitment To Tinubu Presidency – Adamu

by Victor Ndubuisi
written by Victor Ndubuisi 2 minutes read

Abdullahi Adamu, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated on Thursday that he was unable to comment on the party’s candidates’ commitment to Bola Tinubu’s bid for the presidency.

This was said by Adamu in response to those party candidates for president who Tinubu defeated in the June 8 presidential primaries remaining silent.

Since losing the presidential ticket, some candidates for the office, including Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, have not been dedicated to party operations.

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Osinbajo was not included in the ruling party’s Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), but Lawan and Amaechi were named as advisers in the updated list made public on Wednesday.

The change happened since Adamu regretted how the party was operating when he took the helm in March of this year.

At a media discussion on Thursday in Abuja, Adamu added that the process of reconciliation was still ongoing.

Prior to the general elections in 2023, the APC National Chairman noted that the ruling party is in contact with the prospective presidents.

To the best of our knowledge, Osinbajo, Lawan, and Amaechi are involved in this endeavor, Adamu responded when queried about them.

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“However, each of the aspirants at the convention is still alive and as journalists, you owe it a duty to have observed or have the state of mind that requires knowing where they stand today.

“It will be a bit absurd for me to start talking to them about things I feel you have not seen or heard from them. As for reconciliation, it is still a work in progress and we have been doing it.

“We have been talking to them and these guys are still very much around the political space. You can ask them whatever your observations are.”

 

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Tinubu Moves To Oust Adamu As Osinbajo, Amaechi, Mustapha Snub Campaign
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Tinubu Moves To Oust Adamu As Osinbajo, Amaechi, Mustapha Snub Campaign

by Victor Ndubuisi
written by Victor Ndubuisi 4 minutes read

According to reports, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, has started the process of ousting and replacing Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the party’s national chairman.

It was learned that the ongoing conflict between Tinubu and Adamu began when the APC openly supported Senate President Ahmad Lawan during the party’s presidential primaries.

Sources claim that Tinubu and a few governors are already looking for a new chairman, and they may soon meet with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the decision to oust Adamu.

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“There is currently a sharp division in the inner caucus of Tinubu over the fate of Adamu. While APC governors and some Christian leaders are calling for his replacement, the Director-General of APC PCC, Governor Simon Lalong and some members of NWC, are calling for caution,” a source told Newsmen.

“Since Tinubu’s sudden emergence, attempts by party leaders to mediate and close ranks between the two have failed,” the source added.

A close ally of Tinubu, who is also a member of APC PCC, accused Adamu of not managing the crisis in the party well.

He said: “He didn’t even support Tinubu from the beginning. He is still sabotaging him from within. Tinubu can’t sit back and let that continue. The party is yet to reconcile aggrieved members of the party. Former presidential aspirants are still at loggerheads with the party and Adamu is unable to fix that.

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“Instead, he’s so fixated on the composition of the Presidential Campaign Organisation as if that was what he was elected to do. If APC must win, Adamu needs to go. He can’t guarantee the success of the party in next year’s general elections.

“Right now, we don’t have the support of major Christian leaders who are in Government. Adamu and NWC can’t prevail on them to support the candidacy of Tinubu. What kind of a chairman is that?”

According to the source, Lawan, Rotimi Amaechi, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, and others are not publicly endorsing Tinubu.

Many senators and House of Representatives members, according to an ally of Tinubu, are not supporting the APC presidential candidate.

He added that one of the arguments presented by those calling for Adamu’s dismissal was the need to balance religious biases inside the party.

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The source said: “The party will have its National Executive Committee (NEC), critical decisions are expected to be taken there. One of then will be the fate of Adamu. The chairman is aware and that’s one of the reasons he’s delaying that meeting.

“If you remember, APC governors didn’t want him as chairman. They only respected Buhari’s wish. And Adamu has not lived up to expectations. He needs to pave way for someone who will drive the campaign to step in.

“Beside, APC has been accused of only fielding Muslims. Party leaders believe that it needs to change. If we’re able to convince President Buhari, Adamu maybe asked to step aside soon.

“As of now, Tinubu is not around. As his core supporters, we can’t take any decision until he returns. But we’ve briefed him and he appears to be with us. He will listen to both arguments and decide what’s best for everyone when he returns.”

 

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APC Crisis: Wike’s Faction Urges Party To Shun Amaechi’s Loyalist Over Appointments, Ganduje Reacts
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Wike: ‘Blame Tinubu If Amaechi Dumps APC’ – Eze, As Atiku May Move To Lure Amaechi To PDP

by Victor Ndubuisi
written by Victor Ndubuisi 3 minutes read

The latest relationship between Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s associates and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has reportedly irked the Rotimi Amaechi-led All Progressives Congress (APC) in that state.

According to Anaedoonline.ng, Governor Wike has recently met with several APC chieftains who support Tinubu.

Recently, the governor of Rivers State invited Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, Aliyu Wamakko, the speaker of the House of Representatives, and others to inaugurate certain projects in his state.

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According to our online newspaper, Wike also met with the governors of Ondo and Ebonyi states as well as the chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Kayode Fayemi.

According to sources close to Amaechi, Wike and Tinubu’s courtship was disrespectful because it was well known that Wike and Amaechi, a former minister of transportation, were political rivals.

The source claims that if things continue as they are, Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate, may start courting Amaechi soon.

An associate of Amaechi said, “The APC leaders have been coming to Rivers State to lobby Wike and make all manner of promises to him. These people never came to Rivers even when the party was having a crisis.

“They should not forget that Amaechi came second in that presidential primary and is still the leader of the APC in Rivers State. Rather than rally around him, they have been romancing Wike. Tinubu is among the sponsors of Magnus Abe who has defected to the SDP.

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“Magnus Abe is Tinubu’s boy. He is always with Tinubu. Even after joining the SDP, he is still with Tinubu and has promised to work for Tinubu’s campaign. Yet they cannot caution him.”

Chukwuemeka Eze, a party chieftain, also addressed the idea of Amaechi defecting from the ruling APC, although he denied knowing that Atiku had contacted Amaechi.

However, he added, “If Amaechi decides to rejoin PDP, it may not be of his own making but due to the acts and attitude of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and managers of his campaign team coupled with the new style of leadership of those currently running APC.

“Let me state unequivocally that the manner and ways Amaechi and his political Team are being neglected both in the formation of the APC Presidential Campaign Council and most of the activities of the party since after the APC Presidential Convention is not the best way to treat a leader with the stature or status of Amaechi. You don’t do that.

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“To worsen the situation, the manner in which Tinubu and his associates continued to associate with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State without any consultation with Amaechi or any member of his political family is not only sad but very unfortunate.”

Eze said that given the fact that Atiku Abubakar and Amaechi are not only close political allies but have remained important allies in the advancement of this nation, he won’t be surprised if Atiku is courting Amaechi.

 

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Delegates Who Collected Money During Presidential Primary, Regretting Now – Amaechi

by Victor Ndubuisi
written by Victor Ndubuisi 2 minutes read

The All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary voters, according to the recently-retired Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, are regretting their choices.

Delegates who let money influence their choices during the presidential primaries, according to Amaechi, are now regretting it.

On the weekend in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Apostle Eugene Ogu, General Overseer of Abundant Life Evangel Mission, celebrated his 60th birthday. The former APC presidential candidate spoke at the event.

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He said that spending money to buy votes will not make Nigeria’s issues go away.

Amaechi also urged religious leaders to pray for Nigerians in general so they can choose a leader who will address the nation’s issues as president.

According to Amaechi: “Those who voted at the APC primaries, who are they? They are ordinary Nigerians. The small money they got solved their immediate problem, now they are saying they made a mistake, you are now hearing different things.

“If you are praying for us, pray for the leadership of the country, but also pray for ordinary Nigerians to be able to choose the right President to govern the country.

“Giving money is not the solution to Nigeria’s problem. The solution to Nigeria’s problem is that all of you must all rise.”

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Bola Tinubu, the party’s flagbearer, defeated Amaechi in the APC presidential primary in Abuja.

The former governor of Rivers State finished second to Tinubu, who received the most votes.

According to reports, vote-buying tainted the APC presidential primaries.

 

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2023 Presidency: Amaechi Loyalists Dump APC In Rivers State

by Victor Ndubuisi
written by Victor Ndubuisi 3 minutes read

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun to lose support in Rivers State from some staunch Rotimi Amaechi allies and supporters.

A few months before the general elections in 2023, the occurrence has brought back unsettling indications that all may not be well with the APC in Rivers State.

According to Anaedoonline.ng, Amaechi’s supporters have left the APC during the past week, including Dawari George, Marvin Yobana, Nkemka Amadi, and Robinson Elechi.

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Ibim Semenitari, his former Commissioner for Information and Communications, is the newest to follow the practice, according to Anaedoonline.ng.

This development occurs just after he urged his supporters to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections rather than to express their rage.

Speaking on July 2 in Port Harcourt, Amaechi encouraged his followers not to be deterred by the results of the APC presidential primaries but to put in all their effort to guarantee the party wins the election.

Anaedoonline.ng reports Amaechi finished second in the Abuja primary, losing to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State.

No matter how they may feel about the results of the primaries, Amaechi told the thousands of his fans who came to greet him and follow him to the APC state secretariat in Port Harcourt that the APC is the party they must support.

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However, like others before her, Semenitari, a former interim managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), remained mum over their upcoming affiliation with a political party.

Semenitari in her resignation letter wrote: “I write to resign my membership of APC with effect from today.

“I appreciate the friendship, camaraderie and opportunities that this platform has provided me to serve my state, region and country even as I wish the party well.”

George, a former Amaechi commissioner for energy and natural resources, declared his resignation from the APC on Friday, July 8, 2022, as previously reported by Anaedoonline.ng.

His letter of resignation was addressed to the APC Ward 1 Chairman in Rivers State’s Asari-Toru local government.

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The former Commissioner was one of the candidates for governor who lost out when the 19 party leaders chose Tonye Cole as the APC’s consensus choice for the governor of Rivers 2023 election, despite the fact that he provided no explanation for his decision.

In his own resignation letter, Yobana gave several reasons why he was leaving the party, including several party actions that went against his personal interests and political beliefs.

However, Amaechi had pledged to step in to resolve the All Progressives Congress (APC) situation in Rivers State.

Amaechi told reporters that he is returning to the state to settle the disputes among APC members, adding that whenever there is a change in leadership in the party, disputes are inevitable.

 

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See How Nigerians Reacted As Wike, Amaechi’s Return To Port Harcourt

by Victor Ndubuisi
written by Victor Ndubuisi 2 minutes read

Reactions followed the arrival in Port Harcourt, the state capital, of both Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and Rotimi Amaechi, the former transportation minister.

According to an earlier report from Anaedoonline.ng, Wike arrived at Port Harcourt International Airport following a holiday in Turkey while the Peoples Democratic Party was in disarray (PDP).

On Saturday afternoon, the governor of Rivers State traveled to Port Harcourt with his colleague from Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu.

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At the airport, the two governors were greeted cordially by their staff members and backers.

APC state secretariat in the state after returning from days spent traveling abroad. Amaechi arrived at Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa.

Amaechi told his supporters that they must vote for the APC regardless of how they feel about the results of the primaries.

However, some Nigerians have used the microblogging site Twitter to voice their opinions on the two leaders’ return to Port Harcourt.

Check out a few of the responses below:

 

 

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