Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has once again challenged the Nigerian political establishment, delivering a blunt critique of the country’s leadership culture....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
Speaking in Abuja on January 30 at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, organized by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development, Amaechi criticized the entrenched unwillingness of politicians to relinquish power unless compelled by the superior will of the people.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Addressing an audience that included former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, Amaechi stated that the average Nigerian politician would not voluntarily step aside, emphasizing the need for active civic engagement to hold leaders accountable.
This is not the first time Amaechi has urged Nigerians to take charge of their political destiny. During TheNiche Annual Lecture in Lagos on October 28, 2023, he blamed the complacency of citizens for the continued impunity of politicians.
He said: “Nigerians don’t react to anything. Has any politician told you he is not a thief? Which politician told you he went to university, which politician told you she served in NYSC, and which politician told you he has his certificate? Nigerians know and still vote for them.
