ADC hits Wike over threats to Amaechi

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for warning that Rotimi Amaechi, the party's vice-presidential candidate, would not be allowed to campaign in Rivers State. Wike made the remarks during a news briefing in Abuja, accusing Amaechi of spending millions of dollars to fumigate the state against malaria and selling state-owned gas turbines.

The ADC stated that Wike has no right to prevent Amaechi from campaigning in the oil-rich state, where he served as governor for eight years. ADA's spokesperson, Chizy Enyi, emphasized that the party would not tolerate Wike's personal insults, unsubstantiated allegations, and threats against an opposition candidate. They questioned why Wike had not pursued prosecution if he had evidence of the alleged crimes against his former boss.

Enyi also challenged Wike, asking why he was so focused on Amaechi's political career instead of his own responsibilities in Abuja. The ADC reminded Wike that television studios are not courtrooms and that political insults are not evidence. They called on security agencies to ensure the constitutional rights and safety of all political actors and criticized Wike for devoting his energy to monitoring the political activities of one man.