The Presidency on Thursday came down hard on the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, describing him as “reckless” and “a liability” to his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, at a briefing in Abuja on Thursday, accused Amaechi of “incitement, treason and gross rascality.”
Okupe was reacting to a statement in Abuja by Amaechi on Wednesday, where the Governor warned that Nigerians would be mobilised for civil disobedience if the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rigged the 2015 general elections.
“This statement is clearly a further evidence of Governor Amaechi’s penchant for lawlessness and anarchy in his unbridled pursuit for power. It is curious and unthinkable that a man who was himself a beneficiary of the court process would disdain the very platform through which he acquired the opportunity to make his reckless and provocative statement.
“It is even more worrisome when one considers the fact that Governor Amaechi’s party, which is relatively new, came on board promising hope to Nigerians. With statements like this, it is clear that Amaechi is more of a liability to his party than asset and has the potential to bring his party to further opprobrium and disrepute.
“For someone who aspires to become the Vice President of this country, his disdain for law and order is not only unfortunate but also patently dangerous and sends dark signals about the survival of our democracy.
“Discerning Nigerians know that comments like this not only do not augur well for any democracy, but also portray Mr. Amaechi as a reckless, power hungry individual who lacks both the democratic temper and respect for constituted authority and institutions.
“For a party that has made so much noise about its intentions to offer Nigerians a new deal, we wonder how the APC can be comfortable with a loose cannon like Governor Amaechi.
“It is clear to any discerning mind that Mr. Amaechi’s indecorous outbursts and his obvious disregard and contempt for the rule of law, has defined him as unfit to hold any serious public office in this country let alone the Vice Presidency of Nigeria to which he aspires,” Okupe stated.
The President’s aide maintained that the PDP had lost a number of elections in some states under President Goodluck Jonathan, without the President interfering with the pronouncement by the electoral body.
According to him, the President had remained committed to electoral transparency in all elections conducted under his watch, adding that on several occasions, the Jonathan had gone ahead to congratulate winners in elections where his party lost.
“It is therefore preposterous, evil and mischievous for Mr. Amaechi to suggest that there were plans by the Federal government to rig any elections in today’s Nigeria,” he added.
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayAdvertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
Amaechi has diarrhea of the mouth, he is a full grown adult but suffers from juvenile delinquency. That's why he is busy running his mouth like a deranged lunatic. Presido please, pardon his stupidity
ReplyDeletePlease Mr. Okupe stop this your nonsence ranting. This government should be ashamed of its self and policies. PDP and the present Government has completey lost focus. You people should hide your face in shame. Please stop decieving Mr. Jonathan cos you people have done more harm than good to Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if Amaechi has any adviser? he speaks uncontrolably and without regards to the highest office in the country and other Nigerians. this is not a show of bravery but a display of stupidity! . We are fed up with his rascality.He has abuse immunity granted him all to demonstrate his relevance to be chosen a Vice president?. Rivers state is suffering just because of the ambition of one man which is against the interest of the generality of his people..What has Amaechi achieved since he defected to APC if not siphoned Rivers state money to fetter his nest and that of his new party while the citizens groan!
ReplyDeleteif Amechi is reckles then presidency is mad
ReplyDeletewho is to be blame in a system where 5 is greater than 15
ReplyDeleteMr Ameachi is power greedy and has nothing good upstairs to hold public office in the country , look at Rivers state he is not developing the state again rather pays 10,000 naira each to individuals, youths, men and women monthly to support his bids to join APC-Shame to Ameachi -soon Niger Delta will be a no going area for u and or u will run back to Ghana to manage ur refinery.
ReplyDelete