Amaechi accuses Akpabio of taking Cross River oil wells

Former Rivers State governor and ADC vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of appropriating oil wells that belonged to Cross River State while Akpabio was governor of Akwa Ibom State. This allegation came during a town hall meeting in Calabar, Cross River, aimed at rallying support for the 2027 general elections.

Amaechi clarified that his criticism of Akpabio was not based on their shared political affiliation within the APC, but rather on his belief that the Senate president was aware of the oil well transfer. He urged Cross River voters to demand an explanation from Akpabio regarding the alleged transfer. Additionally, Amaechi claimed that Akpabio had attempted to claim Cross River's oil wells but was thwarted in court, where Akwa Ibom lost the case.

Concerning infrastructure development, Amaechi mentioned an agreement to build a coastal railway linking Lagos to Calabar with a spur to Obudu Cattle Ranch, estimating the project's cost at $11 billion. However, he criticized the government's decision to pursue a $16 billion coastal road project, questioning whether they had adequately prioritized their spending.