The Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party bribed some Christian religious leaders with N6bn to campaign against the All Progressives Congress and its presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).
Amaechi said that the religious leaders had been circulating documents to convince Nigerians that the APC and Buhari would islamise Nigeria if voted into power on February 14.
He told a crowd at the state APC governorship rally in Emohua that the PDP ought to know that Nigerians were too enlightened for any political party or an individual to make the country a Muslim nation.
The governor, who is also the Director-General of Buhari Presidential Campaign Organisation, therefore advised the religious leaders, whom he accused of commercialising the Christian faith, to return the bribe money to the Federal Government.
He said, “Some pastors collected N6bn and they are circulating document and telling you not to vote for an Hausa man; not to vote for a Muslim; that they want to Islamise Nigeria. Tell them to return our N6bn.
“They gave them N6bn; they should return it to the Federal Government coffers. They will tell you that Buhari wants to Islamise Nigeria; tell them we are too educated.
“I am a Catholic, but no Catholic priest has told me that story right now in the Catholic Church because, I will ask him how. If any pastor tells you that, tell him to return the money.
“Nobody can Islamise Nigeria; they have commercialised Jesus Christ. They should stop commercialising the Christian faith. You know what Jesus Christ did in the temple? He chased them away.
“We shall chase away those pastors who have collected money from the PDP to tell us lies. We shall chase them away on behalf of Christ.”
The governor described the election in the state as a referendum between him and President Goodluck Jonathan, whom he challenged to show Rivers people what he had done for them.
“I told the President that the election in Rivers State is a referendum between him and myself. I told him anywhere I go, I will show what I have done. Let him show what he has done,” Amaechi stressed.
The national leadership of the PDP described the allegation by Amaechi as a “crime against God.”
“It is also a crime to the Church and Christianity. It is an insult on Christianity. To say that pastors are paid to support the President is height of recklessness. Such allegation is despicable and should be condemned. There was nothing like that from us as a party and there was nothing like that from our candidate,” its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, added.
Reacting, the state Assistant Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Samuel Nwanosike, challenged Amaechi, to name the pastors that collected the N6bn.
Nwanosike argued that the allegation was an indication that the governor had conceded defeat to Jonathan.
He said, “It shows clearly that Governor Amaechi has conceded defeat and that Dr. Jonathan has what it takes to continue as the President of this country.”
In his remark at the rally, the APC governorship candidate in the state, Dakuku Peterside, said that if voted into power on February 28, he would complete all projects embarked upon by the Amaechi government.
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Sooo, Rotimi Amechi.., u still do not think b4 uttering ur words. I pity u. Amibo/olodo
ReplyDeleteClose your mouth. Have you not had of millions in offering box at Enugu adoration ground? There don't lable it Bribe but will drop it. Why now and not before? We all know it but will judge.
DeleteAmaechi has gone mad. Please he should be caught and chained before he runs naked into the market.
ReplyDeletereally, I really need to know who is mad here, the pastors or Amachi,. what will make a Nigerian pastor behave the way those guys behaved; if not money... Pastors! Pastor!! Pastors!!! my fat toe
DeleteMay thunder strike you and your generation unborn for talking about pastors in that light! you and your lunatic amechi should name the pastors and present evidence of the 6 billion or shut your dirty mouths. stupid fools. Amechi's days are numbered so he can run his mouth any how. goat.
Deletepastor that collect money from government officers and those who benefit from the corruption in Nigeria, not just thunder but just as nigeria has been run by GEJ so will God continue to run your life and the lives of your unborn generation even after Jesus come that will remain your portion.
DeleteAmaechi, if you have evidence, provide it. If not you should shut up already, because you are in enough trouble already as it is.
ReplyDeleteSeriously mad.......I think he need medical attention.
ReplyDeleteNonsense.
ReplyDeleteShot up he is say d truth
ReplyDeleteShot up he is say d truth
ReplyDeletey don't u listen rev mbaka
Mr "He is say the truth" Rev Mbaka actually campaigned against Jonathan. So what are you on about
DeleteWhat Mr. "He is say the truth" is telling us is that Amaechi has just revealed how much APC paid Rev. Mbaka to say the things he said on 1st January 2015
DeleteShot up he is say d truth
ReplyDeletey don't u listen rev mbaka
na wao. Oga. your personal interest in all these initially was to be a VP candidate. now you have come down to DG campaign organisation. what will happen when buhari wins? are u targeting minister of petroleum or works or nddc? I need to know your interest first oh.
ReplyDeleteDoes Nigerianeye really moderate these hateful comments? I am disappointed.
ReplyDeleteMy brother or sister u are very right , i believe don't moderate .
DeleteYou are very correct he will soon run into the market and that will be his end ,you know Amaechi is a. Caultics and does not have respect for Christ that is why he can vomit the rubbish that Pastors took 6b It is easy to just call figures which they cannot substantiate , if men of God that hear from God has indorsed someone can't that put you on enquiry and make you rethink if you have brain ,. Useless prodigal idiot.
ReplyDeleteNo wonder Pastor Tunde Bakare slammed these christian leaders recently!
ReplyDeleteMartin will u shut up, Bakare have never receive a call to serve in God's vine yard and gamble as politicians. BAKARE had his fareshare in 2011, the worst will soon come to Ameachi and his cohorts.
DeleteThe darkness trying to cover/decieve Gods chosen ones must be exposed before the day of election for Nigerians to know that God exist. APC are dominated with cultist of entire universe and the men of God must prophesy- the spiritual manuvery by darkness trying to overshadow light. to escape from the looming darkness NIGERIANS SHOULD VOTE GEJ BACK TO POWER AND ENJOY PEACE -ASAP.
DeleteAmaechi you. Are already MAD
ReplyDeleteAmaechi is suffering from lunatic affliction and so he needs a lunatic assylum. This is the same ameachi that has been goin to men of God for prayers. He was in shiloh and he has also been going to meet pastor E.A Adeboye for prayers, now he has suddenly loose faith in them and started insulting christiandom. He will certainly face the wrath of GOD by judgement. Amen
ReplyDeleteHmmm! God sees everything and knows everything. I have never heard any Pastor from The Apostolic Church canvassing not to vote for Buhari or vote for Jonathan, so i dont know where the info of bribery emanated from, that i wont hear from my Dad.
ReplyDeleteI dont think Rotimi Amaechi should go this far because of personal gain or selfish interest, little did he know that many Pastors are supporting APC because of Prof Osibanjo including my Dad but i hope they will see to have a rethink through Rotimi Amaechi' s report.
Ameachi, you don't make a public statement you can't substa. Even if it's true, without evidence it's null. You of all people should know better. Truly you need to shut up!
ReplyDeleteAmaechi has said d truth abt pastors, Naija is mor dan grp 2 islamize whether pastors hav taken money or nt in form of tithes or offerings. we nid 2 face reality wtout sentiment, GEJ has failed Nigerians. Olad
ReplyDeleteDeliverance session for Amaechi is now needed very urgently. His condition is pitiable cos he no longer knows what he is saying.
ReplyDeleteAmeachi have accuse ministers of God falsely and blasphem against christ better watch ur back u are in doom.
ReplyDeleteLet Ameachi open his dirty mouth wide , the time have come he will run mad in politics , we are watching him closely.
ReplyDeleteAmaechi, if you are educated what of BUHARI your presidential candidate? Tell him to go and clear himself first. Nigerians are two educated to vote in a drop-out as a president Please note that as at now, APC has no presidential candidate as Buhari must be disqualified for perjury.
ReplyDeleteAmeachi is anti-christ, cos he is a cultist. heading to disintergrate Nigeria. Now I Can see that Nigeria is at the verge of break up cos some people donot believe in co-existence. But can this be true, if not true why should we have a traitor like the then JUDAS ISCARIOTE in our mist. May be his plan is to run back to Ghana to enjoy Rivers state accumulated wealth which i believe he will be repatrated on container like the OMARO DIKO this time.
ReplyDeleteStop using abusive words on other people... It actually shows lack of respect and intelligence on ur part ... try to be as neutral as possible... i don't really know about the origin of these stories but sincerely, it is retarded to campaign against a party claiming that the candidate will Islamize Nigeria ... He dint do that when he had the ultimate power as a Head of State. How can he do it now when he has to go thru the Legislators! ... Nigerians are not dumb!
ReplyDeleteSo that means APC paid Rev. Mbaka to canvassed support for them! Ameachi is a mad dog
ReplyDeleteIT MAY TRUE DAT WAT THE GOVNR IS SAYING THE,MANY OF THE SO CALL PASTORS ARE AGENT OF DARKNESS.THEY ARE AFTER MONEY THAN DE GOSPEL.
ReplyDeletewisdom is profitable to direct,let him who has ears let him hear and he who has a quick tongue let him control it.
ReplyDeleteI said it before frustration is a vry bad state of life, When Jonathan wil pass tell me what wil happen to Amaechi let Nigeria come together nd prayer for him before it get out of hands.
ReplyDeleteI said it before frustration is a vry bad state of life, When Jonathan wil pass tell me what wil happen to Amaechi let Nigeria come together nd prayer for him before it get out of hands.
ReplyDeleteWe all need to be careful when we condem, we all are part of this society what's strange in what Amaechi said, haven't we see how most of all these so-called pastor had lied to us in the name of God? Or are we saying it can't be truth? Is like some fools who just want to condem Amaechi thinking that will help thier clueless president to get more vote sorry u've lost.
ReplyDeleteCorrect Bro!!!
DeleteGood comment!
ReplyDeleteTHERE IS NO DOUBT THESE BUSINESS MEN FLAUNTING THEMSELVES AS MEN OF GOD COLLECTED SUCH MONEY TO ADOPT A NEVER DO WELL PRESIDENT JONATHAN AS THEIR CHURCHES' CANDIDATE! BUT I MUST TELL YOU, NIGERIANS WHO PATRONIZE THEIR CHURCHES ARE NO FOOLS! THANK GOD THESE MONEY MONGERS ARE NOT EVEN IN FULL CONTROL OF THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES, LET ALONE THE MAMMOTH CROWD OF INTELLECTUAL NIGERIANS THAT WORSHIP IN THESE BUSINESS CHURCHES WITH SINCERITY OF PURPOSES OF SEARCH FOR GOD!
DeleteAN AVERAGE NIGERIAN VOTER KNOWS THAT THE pdp AND THE PAID PASTORS' PROPAGANDA AND CAMPAIGN OF CALUMNY ARE UNFOUNDED - ONLY MEANT TO TARNISH THE IMAGE OF THE MAN - BUHARI WHOM GOD HAS SENT TO RESCUE NIGERIA FROM THE BRINK OF COLLAPSE AND DISINTEGRATION!
QUARRELING WOULD NOT SOLVE OUR PROBLEMS! FELLOW NIGERIANS, LET US JOIN HANDS TOGETHER TO CHASE pdp AND THEIR ACCOMPLICES - THE PAID "PROPHETS" OUT OF POWER AND THIS CRISES WOULD DIE A NATURAL DEATH!
SECURE AND SAFE-GUARD YOUR PVC AND VOTE NIGERIA OUT OF THIS STATE OF INDEBTEDNESS!
BREAKING NEWS: NIGERIA AS A NATION IS NOT CREDIT WORTHY AT THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET BECAUSE GEJ AND HIS COHORTS HAVE MILKED THE COUNTRY'S TREASURY DRY!
BE WISE NIGERIANS AND VOTE FOR YOUR LIBERATION ON 14 FEBRUARY!
VOTE BUHARI AND APC FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN NIGERIA!
You are one of the very few making sensible comments on this platform, most of those raining abuses on this same Amaechi who made this revelation (which may be true even without the evidence) should be asked where they were in the last 6 years. Amaechi was locked out of govt house where he should be presiding, to mention just one of his predicaments and those of other prominent Nigerians in the hand of these 'clueless' managers of our economy, but some still believe that we should stake our future for another four years, just for the sake of unfounded sentiments (its common to hear comments like 'na my town man, e go enter' from some tree orchins these days). However, the people whose attitude pains me most are the likes of the so called pastors in this issue, we all are Nigerians and we know what faithfuls suffer in the hands of these people (let me reiterate that we still have those who are doing their best to live up to their calling and their fruits speaks for them). Consider our professionals who should be looked up to in the class of the intellectuals, most of them have traded their integrity for material gains, the case of the 'madam' claiming she does not want to join issues with Soludo the former CBN governor all because she cant find a way to defend her dishonorable performance as 'CME' is an example. The state of this country is appalling.
DeleteI just like to commend your objective comment and as for those who are simply posting comments based on sentiment, I think you need to have a rethink of what your future and those of your kids is intended to look like in this 'transformed' country which to most discerning mind has been on something worse than reverse gear for some time now.
In the end, our choice matters a lot, though we may still be grappling with making our votes count (when we do vote) but I think its time for most Nigerians to be mentally emancipated as a prerequisite to making the right choice especially for long term dividend.
Wether PDP bribes or not,it is now too late to vote out GMB.GMB is going to be our next president.Afterall,oga Jona had said he was going to be a one term president and that if he could not fix Nigerian problem within 4(FOUR) years then if he stays in power for 100 years he would not be able to fix it. and God has stamped it with his performance.Nigerians ,pls vote wisely for our generations yet unborn.
ReplyDeleteTrue is better u said it yes PDP pay 50,000 each.
ReplyDeleteLet GOD defend HIS Name and HIS Servants.
ReplyDeleteMany of the APC leaders were just recently PDP members who were asked by the PDP leadership to give younger leaders a chance but they refused and fled to APC.
ReplyDeleteMany of them have been two-term governors and multiple-tenure senators yet they want to be in office for life.
Now tell me, who believes in change. APC or PDP?
Many of the APC leaders were just recently PDP members who were asked by the PDP leadership to give younger leaders a chance but they refused and fled to APC.
ReplyDeleteMany of them have been two-term governors and multiple-tenure senators yet they want to be in office for life.
Now tell me, who believes in change. APC or PDP?
Nobody is good and Nigerians stop being deceived
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