Amaechi Denies Seeking Tinubu’s Appointment, Says Buhari Performed Better
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed claims that he joined the opposition because President Bola Tinubu failed to offer him a political appointment.
Amaechi, who recently aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a coalition against Tinubu’s government, made the clarification on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Thursday.
“I never stole anything in politics. I don’t drive a Rolls-Royce. I’m not in opposition because Tinubu didn’t give me an appointment. I’m not interested in any appointment,” he said.
He challenged anyone with allegations of corruption against him to come forward.
“If there’s anyone who says Amaechi deceived them, let them come forward. If there was corruption in my tenure, let them come forward. I’m waiting,” he stated.
Amaechi compared the current administration with that of former President Muhammadu Buhari, saying the Buhari government fared better.
“Not everything was achieved. Buhari will tell you that he did not achieve all that he planned for. But then, he was better than the current government by all standards
“In terms of security, Buhari focused on it. In transportation, I’m open to a new challenge. Again, the independence of INEC was higher in Buhari’s government than now.
“Now, they can’t even register a party because government officials are telling them not to. Those who applied to INEC for registration — their rents have expired,” he said.
Amaechi also blamed the Tinubu-led administration for worsening the economy and deepening poverty.
“The current government has completely buried the economy. Any economy that does not put money in the pockets of individuals in Nigeria is not an economic policy,” he said.
He queried the whereabouts of funds saved from the removal of petrol subsidy and the floating of the naira.
“You’re making savings from removing the subsidy, from floating the naira — where is the money? Where is it going?” he asked.
He warned that Nigeria’s economic structure is collapsing into a divide between the elite and the poor.
Titilope Adako is a talented and intrepid journalist, dedicated to shedding light on the untold stories of Osun State and Nigeria. Through incisive reporting, she tackles a broad spectrum of topics, from politics and social justice to culture and entertainment, with a commitment to accuracy, empathy, and inspiring positive change.
