2027: Eze reacts as Wike threatens to stop Amaechi from campaigning in Rivers

Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party, ADC, has criticized remarks made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, regarding Chibuike Amaechi's campaign in Rivers State. Amaechi, who is the vice presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has been threatened by Wike to be prevented from campaigning due to his criticisms of the current government.

During an engagement with stakeholders in Rivers State, Eze expressed his disagreement with Wike's comments during an engagement with stakeholders of Evo Kingdom in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area. Wike reportedly questioned Amaechi's contributions to Rivers State during his 24 years in public service, particularly his work as a speaker, governor, and former Minister of Transportation.

Eze urged Wike to focus on his own responsibilities and encouraged objective assessments of political figures based on their policies and contributions.

Eze emphasized that political disagreements should not prevent public officials from having their records evaluated fairly. He highlighted Amaechi's extensive service in public office, including his roles as speaker, governor, and minister, as a basis for assessing his performance and contributions. Eze argued that dismissing a politician's 24 years of service as insignificant is intellectually dishonest and questioned Wike's continued focus on Amaechi's past instead of his present political standing.

The former ADC chieftain also expressed concern over the threat to prevent Amaechi from campaigning, stating that such actions undermine democratic principles and the voters' right to decide their representatives. He warned that intimidation does not showcase political strength but rather raises doubts about the integrity of the electoral process.

Eze maintained that political alliances should be based on the electorate's interests rather than individual ambitions, prompting Wike to concentrate on his duties as FCT minister and urging Rivers residents to evaluate political actors based on their performance, policies, and accountability.