Amaechi Breaks Silence: ‘I’m Not A Thief, Let My Accusers Confront Me

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that his time in public office remains untarnished, asserting that he never misappropriated government funds.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

He challenged anyone who believes otherwise or claims to have been misled by him to step forward and prove it. The former Governor of Rivers State made these comments during an appearance on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Thursday.

“I never stole anything while in office. I don’t drive luxury cars like a Rolls-Royce. And contrary to speculation, I’m not in the opposition because President Tinubu denied me a political appointment — I’m not interested in one,” Amaechi said.

He continued, “If anyone says I deceived them, let them say it publicly. If anyone has evidence of corruption during my tenure, let them bring it forward. I’m here and waiting.”

Amaechi also dismissed the narrative that his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration stems from personal grievances, saying his opposition is based on principles, not politics. He emphasized that he would have openly praised the current government if he believed it was performing well.

While acknowledging that former President Muhammadu Buhari didn’t accomplish everything he set out to do, Amaechi maintained that Buhari’s administration outperformed the Tinubu-led government in every respect.

“Buhari didn’t achieve all he promised, but he did far better than what we’re seeing now. I’m embarrassed seeing a president commissioning just 16 kilometres of road — that’s a task for a local government chairman, not a head of state,” he stated.

When asked if he sees himself capable of leading the country, Amaechi affirmed confidently. “Absolutely, I can lead Nigeria. I was a Speaker, and one of the best this country has ever had.

“If I had become President, Nigerians wouldn’t be suffering this much. Hunger wouldn’t be this widespread, and insecurity would not be at this level under my leadership,” he concluded.