Amaechi Slams Tinubu’s Policies in Fresh Outburst, Calls for Opposition Coalition to Rescue Nigeria
In a scathing critique of the current administration, former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has publicly rebuked President Bola Tinubu’s policies, warning that Nigeria’s economic and social conditions are spiralling dangerously out of control.
In a hard-hitting interview with the BBC, Amaechi — a founding member and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) — said it was time for the opposition to unite and “kick out” Tinubu to save the country from total collapse.
“People are dying. People are starving. I myself am feeling the effects of hunger,” Amaechi said, painting a bleak picture of the current state of affairs in Nigeria.
His comments follow the APC’s recent declaration of President Tinubu as the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election, a move Amaechi openly questioned, suggesting that blind loyalty to party lines must never outweigh national interest.
“If the government is failing the country, you don’t just go along because you’re in the same party. You know that’s not right,” he said.
While stopping short of announcing his own presidential ambition, Amaechi did not rule out the possibility of a return to frontline politics. “Certainly, I believe I can make a meaningful contribution,” he noted.
Amaechi also highlighted the deepening economic hardship and rising insecurity under the Tinubu administration, linking the worsening conditions to broader structural and policy failures. He lamented that the number of out-of-school children, once estimated at 10 million, has now surged, reflecting the collapse of basic social services.
“The Boko Haram insurgency is not just a religious crisis. Many of those involved are driven by desperation and hunger,” he added, connecting terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping to Nigeria’s deepening poverty.
Amaechi’s bold critique and hints at forging a new opposition coalition could signal a significant political realignment ahead of 2027. As economic hardship and insecurity continue to mount, his comments are expected to fuel renewed debates about the future direction of Nigeria’s leadership and the viability of Tinubu’s second term bid.
Observers say the former governor’s remarks have resonated with many Nigerians disillusioned by the current administration’s performance — and may ignite a broader movement for change.
