Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, yesterday, explained why he was the target of attacks from some politicians within and outside the state.
According to him, “most of the people opposed to me are in the rank of those I assisted one way or another, some by contract awards but they failed to deliver.”
Speaking at a meet-the-people tour of communities in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state, Amaechi said: “If you check Obio/Akpor council, you will see how many persons that have grown through me.
Almost 80 per cent of those fighting me today are people who I have given billions of naira in contracts and they have put the money in their pockets, they did not deliver and they claim they are Ikwerre people.
“I have said that the road at Eneka was given to an Obio/Akpor son. The internal road at Rumuolumeni was given to a Rumuolumeni son. They gave it to one of Obio/Akpor’s sons to do. They have not done it. They have no fear, no shame.
“You know, the worst money to steal is the money belonging to your people. For me, go and check Ubima Road, as an ordinary Special Assistant to Chief Rufus George, the money he brought, we did the Ubima Road and when I became Speaker, I got Dr. Peter Odili to do the road and the road lasted until I became governor.
“I did not touch Ubima money. I did not say ‘I want to be a big man, contractor, give me N40 million first’. The first road to Ubima was N40 million, one kobo I did not see.
“All the roads in Rumuepirikom(community of Nyesom Wike) were done by this administration. I gave the contracts to your son and paid hundred per cent. But almost all the roads there have gone bad and they are not major traffic route. It is because of greed.
“As an Ikwerre man, what else can I do? Please tell me what else do you want me to do that I have not done? I just did not do the road, I gave it to Ikwerre people to do. If you are not a good contractor, you look for a good contractor to do for you, is it not? Now, you are not a good contractor, you don’t want to hire a good contractor, you just buy one pay loader and you begin to scratch the ground.”
He thanked the people of Oro-Igwe for the opportunity of meeting with them and urged them to beware of those who would be dishonest or betray people for selfish reasons. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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how did he get in possession of billions in the first place. nonsense man
ReplyDeleteif they did a poor job, did you presecute them?. You encouraged them only for you to turn now and blame them cos the relationship is soured. The blame is still yours mr loquacious Governor!
ReplyDeleteSo you awarded contracts to your ikwerre brothers without due process or any proof of merit and they kept the money without doing the work? That is the essence of corruption and you endorse it. I'm any civilised country you will be in prison now but here you speak of your immunity boldly. I don't blame you but us corrupt minded ignorant nigerians that approve this
ReplyDeletecan you imagine what this guy saying? billions of naira, that is the consequence of given job to non professional in the name of my political associate! mu mu.
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Cheif culprit , why did you give the road contract to an incompetent contractor .
ReplyDeletewhy did you not report them to the police/efcc or icpc?
why did you not call the names of this companies?
Asfar as we know you are all birds of same feathers.
If you can stop your arrogant nature you will win more support.
But how can you do that, once a cultist always a cultist.
You are part of the problem. During your time as a speaker it was noted that you was the richest speaker in Nigeria. House help for that matter and you don't have a company.
ReplyDeleteBLOODY THIEF! WHERE DID YOU GET THE BILLIONS TO DASH AROUND?
ReplyDeleteALWAYS TALKING WITHOUT THINKING..........MTSCHHHHHHEEEEEEWWWWWWWW!
Billions through shaky and shoddy contract abi! Contract inflation abi! Basket mouth this is a matter for the police and EFCC. So,this is how Una dey share Rivers money abi?
ReplyDeleteArmed robber with Cat eye
ReplyDeleteHe was the richest speaker in Nigeria during OBJ Era. House boy without a company yet he made millions from were
ReplyDeleteMEACHE! So what happen after they failed to deliver for the billions of naira U gave them? Nothing! bcos U collected 30% and other principal officers gather collect 20% leaving the contractors with no choice than to abandon the project and cawer with the remaining small percentage.
ReplyDeleteSo bros Meache tell us why U no question them if my assessment is WRONG.
You HELPED your Ikwerre brothers and sisters to flick Rivers people of their money without holding them accountable as the Governor, and you turned round to CASTIGATE them. One day we will know how much you also stole. An Ikwerreman will tell us since all of you were working HAND-IN-GLOVE.
ReplyDeleteNonsense governor, your just lying to gain cheap popularity. Do u gave Ebola on your mouth or hand??, why don't you call their names if your saying the truth??. Birds if same feathers.
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