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  1. Men to boys: Amaechi Dismisses Wike as 'Politically Junior'

    Nigeria Men to boys: Amaechi Dismisses Wike as 'Politically Junior'

    In Rivers State politics, some godfathers never stop calling the shots. Former Governor Rotimi Amaechi unleashed a scathing critique of his successor, Nyesom Wike, during an Arise TV interview, dismissing claims that Wike made him governor and asserting his former subordinate remains...
  2. Desperation or Strategy? Inside Opposition's Risky Amaechi Gamble

    Nigeria Desperation or Strategy? Inside Opposition's Risky Amaechi Gamble

    A potential Amaechi/El-Rufai presidential ticket is under consideration within Nigeria’s evolving opposition coalition, amid unresolved tensions between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. Both men remain committed to separate presidential bids, prompting calls for a “third option.” Reactions online...
  3. Like Father, Like Son? Soyinka Compares Amaechi's Defiance to Young Tinubu

    Nigeria Like Father, Like Son? Soyinka Compares Amaechi's Defiance to Young Tinubu

    At Amaechi’s 60th birthday, Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka saluted his political courage in defying pressure during the 2022 APC primaries. Drawing parallels with Tinubu’s past, Soyinka said Amaechi “gave Tinubu a taste of his own medicine. Soyinka praised Amaechi for refusing to withdraw in 2022...
  4. Adversaries Become Brothers: Atiku, El-Rufai, and Amaechi Unite Against Tinubu at Birthday Rally Turned Political Platform

    Nigeria Adversaries Become Brothers: Atiku, El-Rufai, and Amaechi Unite Against Tinubu at Birthday Rally Turned Political Platform

    Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi launched strong criticisms at the Tinubu administration during a public lecture in Abuja marking Amaechi’s 60th birthday, accusing the government of worsening poverty and economic hardship. Atiku accused the current administration of...
  5. Opposition's 2027 Playbook? Amaechi Lays Out Conditions to Unseat Tinubu

    Nigeria Opposition's 2027 Playbook? Amaechi Lays Out Conditions to Unseat Tinubu

    At his 60th birthday event in Abuja, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi openly declared he told President Bola Tinubu to his face that he wouldn't vote for him in the 2023 elections, citing a "lack of capacity" to lead Nigeria. Speaking before dignitaries including Atiku Abubakar...
  6. Amaechi Says He Hates Money — Nigerians Aren’t Buying It

    Nigeria Amaechi Says He Hates Money — Nigerians Aren’t Buying It

    Former Nigerian Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has sparked controversy by claiming he "hates money" and that his wife drives a backup car. These statements have drawn attention, especially considering his long tenure in public office. Critics are questioning the credibility...
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