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The Digest:

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has accused former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi of ordering his assassination during the 2019 elections, claiming a military general directed the plot. The allegation, made during a Channels TV interview, revives longstanding tensions between the political rivals.

Key Points
  • Wike alleged then-Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi instructed General Saham (GOC 6 Division) to assassinate him.
  • He claimed General Saham ordered soldiers to shoot him as the sitting governor in 2019.
  • A colonel who refused the order was reportedly detained for six months.
  • Wike stated he avoids the NSA office, knowing General Saham works there.
  • He contrasted his alleged persecution with the current opposition governors’ complaints.
  • The accusation deepens the public feud between Wike and Amaechi, dating to their Rivers governance rivalry.
  • No immediate response from Amaechi or military officials regarding the claims.

Wike’s grave allegation underscores the violent political undercurrents in Nigeria’s power struggles, where historical grievances resurface to shape present conflicts.

Sources: Channels Tv

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