The All Progressives Congress Media Network has slammed a former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi for making deriding comments against President Bola Tinubu and Nigerian politicians.
Amaechi, who was minister of transportation under the immediate administration Muhammadu Buhari, allegedly accused Tinubu of not willing to cede power to the younger generation.
He also reportedly described Nigerian politicians as ‘sit-tight’ who cleave to power unnecessarily without commensurate benefits to the people.
Director-General of APC Media Network, Iniobong John in a statement in Uyo on Sunday accused Amaechi of inciting Nigerians against President Tinubu and the political class.
The statement reads, “The APC Media Network has taken note of the recent comments made by His Excellency, Rt Hon Rotimi Amaechi, regarding Nigerian politicians and their alleged attachment to power. We find it necessary to respond to these comments, as they are not only misguided but also hypocritical.
“Rt Hon Amaechi’s accusation that Nigerian politicians cling to power is a classic case of the pot calling the kettle black. Having held different public offices for twenty-four years, Amaechi’s own attachment to power is a matter of public record. His comments are therefore seen as a desperate attempt to deflect attention from his own political ambitions.
“It is imperative to remind Amaechi that his tenure as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Governor of Rivers State, and Minister of Transportation has been marred by controversy and criticism. His handling of public funds and resources has been questioned by many, and his comments on power are seen as an attempt to shift the focus away from his own record.
“Furthermore, Amaechi’s insinuation that President Bola Tinubu would not willingly cede power to the younger generation is wrong, unwarranted, and an incitement against the APC administration.
“It is essential to remind Amaechi that Nigeria is practicing constitutional democracy, where elections are won and lost. His own loss to President Tinubu during the APC’s presidential nomination convention is a testament to this fact”.
The group further said, “We urge Amaechi to reflect on his own career and motivations, rather than making baseless accusations against others. His comments are not only unbecoming of a statesman of his caliber but also a disservice to the APC, a party he is still a member of.
“The APC Media Network wishes to remind Amaechi that as a member of the APC, he should be working towards the advancement of the party’s ideals and principles, rather than engaging in divisive and destructive politics.
“We call on Amaechi to retract his comments and apologize to President Tinubu and the APC. We also urge him to focus on contributing positively to the development of the country, rather than engaging in petty politics”.
The Nation
