A cross-section of Nigerians has criticised the Minister of
Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, for refusing to speak against the
farmers/herdsmen clashes in most parts of the country.
Amaechi, during a Channel Television’s programme, Sunday
Politics refused to comment on the farmers-herders crisis because his
ministerial position restricted him from speaking on such matters.
When asked to comment as a political leader, Amaechi said:
“How does herders crisis affect transportation, you have to ask 200m Nigerians
before asking me.
“Nigeria gave me responsibility of transportation, I leaf my wife at home so I will tell her my position when I get home.”
His comment has since stirred reactions on social media from
Nigerians who condemned him for being non-challant about lives of people and
unaccountable by evading the question.
Here are some comments gathered from Twitter:
@Tii_cee “ He evaded that question because he didn’t want to
offend his paymasters and also because he suspects the party may not win the
forthcoming election. “Better to be passive about it than choose sides, maybe
posterity will be fair to me.”
@Raymond “ Rotimi Amaechi’s interview on Channels Tv, you
see how Buhari’s style of governance has caused those around him to see
government as not accountable to Nigerians. “
@DavidEboh5 “ He is a Nigerian, and occupies position in
government under his political party that is in power. He has three good
reasons to answer questions.
1. As a member of the ruling govt.
2. Personal opinion as a Nigeria
3. As party member of the ruling party.
Security is common issue for all.”
@Onaarapeter “ It’s pathetic how a minister of the federal
republic of Nigeria will distance himself from the affairs of security, which
is major. Trains pass thru forest. Herders and farmers clash in the forest. He
is just not taking responsibility. I don’t care attitude.”
@Olurops “Trying to play safe so he can continue to take his
share from National cake. Shameful.”
@Seyi_ro “ Do this in some other countries and he’s getting
sacked within the hour. So disrespectful and nonchalant.”
@Jumbofelix “ These people no rate us at all. Irresponsible
behavior on National TV.”
@Adiaha_ “ He’s trying to play safe. Very nonchalant
attitude.”
@Festus_bammy “ Movement of cow from north to south it has
something to do with transportation.”
@Jonesyinka “ Amaechi’s relationship with this regime is
transactional and nothing more. He had invested in bringing APC to government
and being a minister is how he’s to recoup his investment and that alone is his
business. Every other thing is aside the point and thus, not his business.”
@Johndfocus “ Simply put these people are foolishly been
loyal to Buhari, they care less about public interest and not worthy to even
near public office.”
@Pdalm862 “ Amaechi knows what he is supposed to say but he
must not say it, he dares not speak against the present government that gave
him the seat, so he was only creating drama to move away from the answer.”
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