Amaechi to Sowore: Close Your Mouth When Politicians Are Talking
A political session at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, descended into a heated exchange after African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, challenged the records of politicians who had previously held public office. Former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, […]
The heated debate at the Nigerian Bar Association's 66th Annual General Conference took a sharp turn when AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore confronted ex-Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, about his political record. Sowore accused Amaechi and other politicians who have held public office of failing to provide satisfactory performance during their tenure.
He specifically criticized Amaechi's time as governor and Minister of Transportation, urging him to answer questions about his actions. Amaechi, representing Atiku Abubakar, fiercely defended his record, insisting it should be evaluated based on the projects he delivered rather than political arguments. He pointed to roads, primary schools, and railway projects built during his time in government as evidence of his accomplishments.
The contentious exchange came as part of broader discussions on Nigeria's political future, fuel subsidy removal, transportation policy, and the performance of former public officials at the conference.
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