Name The Contractors And Show Evidence – Akpabio F!res Back At Amaechi

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has challenged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, to provide evidence to support his allegation that he introduced a 50 per cent deduction from payments made to contractors handling projects for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

Amaechi made the allegation during a political rally in Bauchi State on Saturday, November 14, 2026, accusing Akpabio of introducing the alleged deductions.

However, in a statement released on Sunday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio called on the former Rivers State governor to provide specific details of the contracts, contractors and payment arrangements allegedly affected.

According to Bush Radio Academy, Akpabio’s spokesman argued that Amaechi had failed to present contract documents, payment records, identifiable transactions or other verifiable information to support the accusation.

“The former governor offered no contract documents, payment records, identifiable transactions or other verifiable particulars to substantiate his accusation,” the statement said.

Eyiboh maintained that allegations involving public institutions and the management of public funds should be backed by credible evidence rather than being treated as established facts simply because they were made during political gatherings.

He challenged Amaechi to clarify which contracts were involved, identify the contractors affected, state when the alleged deductions took place and explain the payment arrangements through which they were carried out.

He also questioned what evidence linked Akpabio personally to the alleged action, insisting that the former minister should provide the necessary information to establish his claims.

The Senate President’s spokesman further advised Amaechi to submit any evidence in his possession to the appropriate investigative authorities instead of making accusations at political events.

The statement also turned attention to Amaechi’s record during his tenure as Rivers State governor between 2007 and 2015, arguing that projects executed under his administration should equally be open to public scrutiny.

Among the projects mentioned were the Port Harcourt monorail and the Malaria-free Rivers State initiative, with Eyiboh raising questions about public spending, implementation and value for money.

He specifically noted that the monorail project had attracted criticism over its reported cost, incomplete execution and failure to provide the expected public transportation service.

According to him, concerns surrounding the project should be addressed through a detailed examination of public expenditure, contractual decisions and the actual results achieved rather than political arguments.

“Public accountability does not begin and end with one’s political opponents. It extends to every public official entrusted with resources, authority and responsibility,” Eyiboh stated.