“APC Chieftain Explodes: Dangote Never Planned Refinery In Rivers – Amaechi Vindicated!”

All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has dismissed claims that former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, frustrated billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote’s plans to establish a 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Port Harcourt.

The allegations, made by former House of Representatives member Chidi Wihioka, accused Amaechi of disrespecting Dangote during his visit to Rivers State for discussions on the refinery project. Wihioka further alleged that Amaechi not only failed to give Dangote proper attention but also made personal demands that discouraged the deal.

Reacting in a statement, Eze described the claims as false and politically motivated. He reminded Wihioka that his rise to the position of representative of Ikwerre/Emohua Federal Constituency was made possible through Amaechi’s political influence, questioning why he would now allow himself to be used to tarnish the former governor’s image.

Eze clarified that Dangote’s visit to Port Harcourt was not for a refinery project but for plans to establish a gas plant. According to him, Amaechi even facilitated the process by showing Dangote a suitable site in Onne, promising to construct a bridge and provide other support to make the project a reality.

“But Dangote left and never returned despite the assurances of support from the state government,” Eze noted. He stressed that Wihioka was not present at the meeting and, therefore, had no knowledge of what was discussed.

“Dangote never wanted to build any refinery in Rivers State,” he added.