Wike Challenges Amaechi's Claims on Mother's Death Blame

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), criticized former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi for attributing his mother's death to the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu. Amaechi claimed that the rising cost of drugs under Tinubu's administration made it difficult for him to obtain medication for his late mother.

Wike, addressing members of the Uzugbani Ekpeye National Executive Council at Ekpeye House in Ahoada, questioned how Amaechi, with his extensive political experience as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly from 1999 to 2007, Governor from 2007 to 2015, and Minister of Transportation from 2015 to 2023, could not provide for his mother's medical needs. Wike also pointed out that Amaechi's family and wealthy associates could have assisted him financially.

He expressed disbelief that despite having connections, Amaechi did not seek help for his mother's treatment. Wike concluded by lamenting the politicization of personal loss.