Wike urges INEC to sanction Amaechi over Tinubu supporters’ remarks
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has urged INEC to sanction ADC’s Rotimi Amaechi for his remarks calling President Bola Tinubu’s supporters “thieves” or “mad.” Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-urges-inec-to-sanction-amaechi-over-tinubu-supporters-remarks/
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to sanction politicians who engage in personal attacks during elections. Wike criticized remarks made by Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, who reportedly called voters who supported President Bola Tinubu "thieves" and suggested that those individuals are "mad."
Wike expressed disappointment that the electoral body had not publicly addressed Amaechi's comments, emphasizing the need for politicians to focus their campaigns on candidates' policies and programs rather than insults. He warned that Amaechi's continued use of personal attacks could make it difficult for him to campaign in Rivers State during the 2027 general elections.
Wike also challenged the media to investigate allegations regarding projects managed by Amaechi while serving as governor of Rivers State, including a $10 million fumigation contract, a $308 million gas turbine sale, and a $68 billion monorail project.
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