Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria’s immediate-past Minister of Transportation, has expressed his frustration over the lack of public outrage despite the severe economic hardship faced by citizens. In a recent interview with ABN TV, Amaechi questioned why Nigerians are enduring rising costs of essential goods and services without more protests. He revealed that even he, a former governor of Rivers State, is struggling to afford basic necessities like diesel.<\/p>\n
Amaechi urged the public, especially the youth, to take to the streets to protest the current cost of living. He emphasized that protests should not be against individuals but against politicians, with a clear message of “we won’t vote” for those who fail to address the economic challenges. He noted that the rate of hunger is alarming, and if people like him can’t afford diesel, it’s unimaginable what others are going through, with some forced to walk long distances due to rising transportation costs.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on Rivers State’s political climate, Amaechi described it as the “capital of betrayals” in Nigerian politics. He referenced the tension between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former Governor Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Amaechi claimed many politicians in the state were his prot\u00e9g\u00e9s but turned against him. Despite this, he emphasized his aversion to thuggery, citing religious beliefs. His priest advised him against supporting violence, as it could jeopardize his spiritual beliefs.<\/p>\n
Amaechi’s concerns highlight the growing economic hardship in Nigeria and the need for citizens to demand change. As a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, his words carry weight, and his call to action may inspire others to speak out against the challenges facing the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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