Kenneth Okonkwo blasts Wike over comment on Amaechi’s political relevance

Kenneth Okonkwo, the spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar's presidential campaign, has refuted Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who claimed that former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has lost his political relevance. Okonkwo argued that Wike's assertion was based on false facts, specifically that Amaechi did not run against Wike in the 2015 Rivers State governorship election.

Defending Amaechi's standing in the Atiku-Amaechi ticket for the 2027 presidential election, Okonkwo described Wike as a "local champion" who only discusses politics within the context of Rivers State. He pointed out that Wike's claims of defeating Amaechi were unfounded, as Amaechi had not contested any political positions in the state since 2019.

Okonkwo challenged Wike to prove his allegations, asking if Amaechi had sought any political office in Rivers State in the years 2015 or 2019. He emphasized Amaechi's continued success and highlighted his role as the vice presidential candidate, stating that he will continue to support Atiku Abubakar and the ADC.