Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), labeled former Minister of Transportation and vice presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chibuike Amaechi, as a political burden with little to no electoral appeal in Rivers State or the broader South-South area.
Wike raised doubts about how Amaechi became a vice presidential candidate, implying that the decision might have stemmed from financial considerations rather than actual voter support.
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“I believe that financial reasons were likely the driving force behind Rotimi Amaechi’s selection, as the former governor doesn’t have the capability to garner votes,” he stated.
Referencing Amaechi’s past election performances, Wike pointed out that he has consistently struggled to secure meaningful votes in Rivers, even while holding prominent political roles.
“He hasn’t won a presidential election since 2011, when I was the Campaign Director. Not once! He was the Director-General for Buhari in 2015 while serving as governor; so why didn’t he secure 25%?
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In 2019, he was the DG again when he held a prominent ministerial position; why didn’t he achieve 25%? He backed Atiku in 2023; how is it that he didn’t even get 15%?” he questioned.
He also pointed out that Amaechi had opposed former President Goodluck Jonathan’s bid for re-election in 2015, suggesting this was a reason the South-South region would turn against his national aspirations.
“A person from the South-South was aiming for a second term, and you took pride in pushing him out. Do you really think the South-South would support you as Vice President now? You think people have forgotten that?” Wike asked.
