Wike Labels Amaechi a "Lunatic" Over Tinubu Comments

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, launched a strong verbal attack on Rotimi Amaechi, the presidential running mate of the African Democratic Congress, labeling him a "bloody thief" and "lunatic." This response followed Amaechi's comments in Edo State, where he stated that "only thieves and mad people" would vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Wike questioned Amaechi's mental stability and accused him of hypocrisy in political discourse.

He warned that if Amaechi continued to insult Tinubu's supporters, he would face significant resistance in Rivers State. Wike also challenged the media and the Independent National Electoral Commission to hold Amaechi accountable for alleged financial mismanagement during his tenure as Governor of Rivers State, citing unaccounted funds for projects such as the $39 million Justice Karibi-Whyte Hospital and a $68 billion abandoned monorail project.

He emphasized that Amaechi's past actions disqualified him from lecturing Nigerians or aspiring to the presidency.