Only few rich Nigerians benefitting under Tinubu, the poor suffering – Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has claimed that only a select few Nigerians are reaping the benefits of the country's independence, while the impoverished population continues to endure hardship. Amaechi, who is a vice presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress, made these remarks during an appearance on Channels Television's Politics Today program on Friday.

According to Amaechi, the current situation under President Bola Tinubu's administration has only worsened. "The real people benefiting from this so-called independence are the rich. The poor continues to suffer, and it's worse in Tinubu's government," Amaechi asserted. He went on to question whether even the affluent were deriving any advantages, stating that only a small subset of individuals were profiting from the government.

"I doubt that even the rich is benefiting. It just a group of persons that are just benefitting from this government," he concluded. The assertion by Amaechi highlights the stark disparity between the few wealthy Nigerians who are prospering and the vast majority of the population who are facing persistent struggles.