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Nyesom Wike has hit back at Rotimi Amaechi over his claim that Nigerians, including himself, are hungry, accusing the former minister of being power-hungry, not starving.
  • Amaechi recently said during his 60th birthday that “we’re all hungry,” citing worsening economic hardship.
  • Wike responded in a press briefing, claiming Amaechi is desperate to regain political relevance, not food.
  • He listed Amaechi’s political journey from 1999 to 2023, questioning why hunger was never an issue for him then.
  • Wike suggested Amaechi is using media appearances to prepare for another power bid under a new coalition.
  • “Let’s see how he plans to remove the president,” Wike said, questioning his opponent’s credibility.
This exchange reflects deeper cracks within Rivers State’s political elite and their extended influence in national politics. Wike’s response wasn’t just about defending Tinubu, it was a direct challenge to Amaechi’s attempt at a comeback. With both men having led the state for years, their rivalry now plays out on the national stage. But for many Nigerians, this back-and-forth feels repetitive. Some wonder why, amid real economic distress, political heavyweights seem more focused on jostling for position than proposing solutions.

Online, many Nigerians aren’t buying it. "Recycling the same political fight," one X user wrote. As these two giants continue their media rounds, the real hunger for governance, not power, remains unmet.

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