Drama Erupts: Wike Blasts Amaechi Over Unsafe Protest Involving His Son

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi over his participation in the “Occupy the National Assembly” protests.

Amaechi, accompanied by his son, joined Nigerians demanding the electronic transmission of results ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to journalists, Amaechi said bringing his son demonstrated that leaders should actively participate in major protests and stand with the people rather than observe from a distance.

Responding to Amaechi’s explanation, Wike, who was delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Distinguished Personality Lecture Series of the Faculty of Social Sciences on Tuesday—attended alongside two of his own sons—mocked the former minister’s claim that his son, a medical doctor, was present to provide emergency care.

Wike said:

“The other day, some people went for a demonstration, and somebody said, ‘I brought my son here, who is a medical doctor in case anyone falls down.’
Meanwhile, the child had no medical equipment with him. There was no ambulance available in case anyone slumped.”

Wike also accused opposition leaders of hypocrisy, noting that those now demanding transparency were silent on such reforms while in government.

He added:

“People are talking about electronic transmission today, but why don’t they ask who was responsible for the absence of electronic transmission in the last election?
When out of office, they borrow the people’s voice, but when in office, they remain silent.”