APC Turmoil: Eze Fires Back At Okocha, Highlights Amaechi’s South-South Achievements

Amaechi, speaking at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria organized by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development in Abuja, addressed the issue of politicians resorting to corruption and violence to gain and retain power.

At a press briefing in Port Harcourt last Monday, Okocha blamed Amaechi for allegedly inciting public opposition against President Tinubu’s government and for failing to bring development to the South-South during his tenure as Minister of Transportation.

Responding in a statement on Wednesday, Eze, a close ally of Amaechi, dismissed Okocha as a “political tradesman” lacking credibility. Eze asserted that Amaechi had equally served all regions of the country and had, in fact, spearheaded numerous developmental initiatives in the South-South, countering Okocha’s claims.

Eze highlighted Amaechi’s key contributions, including the establishment of the Maritime University in Oron, which provided jobs for many Nigerians, including those from Rivers State. He also mentioned the creation of the Bonny and Warri deep sea ports under Amaechi’s leadership.

Eze went on to detail Amaechi’s involvement in the construction of the 39km Bonny-Bodo road and two creek bridges, including the one over the Opobo Channel, valued at an impressive 120 billion naira—comparable to the second Niger Bridge project.

He further noted that the Port Harcourt International Airport, once considered one of the worst in the world and previously neglected by the PDP government during Wike’s tenure as Minister, was transformed into one of the best airports during Amaechi’s leadership as Minister of Transportation.

Eze concluded by mentioning the return of the Soku Oil well, previously supported by Wike to be ceded to Bayelsa, which was successfully reclaimed by Amaechi for Rivers State.