Former Minister of Transportation and two-term Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing Nigeria’s worsening condition and calling for a radical overhaul of the nation’s political system.
Amaechi made the announcement on Wednesday in Abuja during the unveiling of the interim executive committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He accused both the ruling APC and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of conspiring to manipulate future elections.
“Nigeria is completely destroyed. People can’t eat, inflation is unbearable — everything is gone,” he said.
The former APC presidential aspirant disclosed that he resigned from the party on Tuesday night.
He expressed surprise that he hadn’t already been expelled, revealing that he had earlier warned party leaders to stop inviting him to meetings due to the party’s moral decline.
“You can’t stay in an association where the majority are engaged in corruption and remain silent,” Amaechi said.
Emphasizing that his position transcends party politics, he advocated for a people-driven movement that prioritizes national interest over partisan loyalty.
“This is more than launching a new party. It’s about building a movement that returns power to the people,” he declared.
Amaechi did not hold back in his criticism of President Bola Tinubu, stating:
“I’ve never believed Tinubu has the capacity to govern Nigeria. People are now longing for Buhari’s return.”
He also criticized the economic direction of the current administration, pointing to the drastic depreciation of the naira.
“The dollar was ₦460 when Buhari left; it’s now ₦1,580. That’s over a 100% decline,” he noted.
Responding to whether the current economic crisis was deliberate, Amaechi said:
“Any policy that disregards the well-being of the people is not a policy. Even Tinubu himself said he’s not here to make Nigerians happy.”
On his political future, Amaechi said he remains open to seeking elective office, but emphasized that ambition must serve a meaningful cause.
“I have the right to be ambitious, but I am not desperate,” he added.
Amaechi’s departure from the APC and his fierce critique of Tinubu’s leadership signal a potential realignment in Nigeria’s political scene as the country moves towards the 2027 general elections.
(Agency Report)
