Amaechi Claims Tinubu's Policies Led to Mother's Death

Amaechi, the vice presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 elections, alleged during an interview on Channels Television on October 2, 2026, that President Bola Tinubu's economic policies were directly responsible for the death of his mother, Mary Amaechi. Mary Amaechi died in July 2026 at the age of 89 and was buried on September 5, 2026, in her hometown of Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers State.

During the interview, when asked if the president's policies contributed to his mother's passing, Amaechi responded affirmatively. The host challenged him regarding his personal responsibility for his mother's welfare, to which Amaechi defended himself by questioning his financial obligations to others he was supporting.

As of the report's publication, the presidency had not responded to Amaechi's claims. Additionally, Amaechi expressed that he would support President Tinubu if petrol prices fell to N600 per litre and addressed concerns about the credibility of the upcoming elections.