Wike Demands Accountability from Amaechi Over $308M Funds

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has publicly challenged Rotimi Amaechi, the former governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transportation, to account for $308 million allegedly generated from the sale of gas turbines during Amaechi's tenure. This challenge was made during a town hall meeting on Saturday with stakeholders in the Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Wike accused various media organizations of protecting Amaechi from scrutiny regarding his financial dealings while in office. He specifically urged national television stations, including Arise TV, AIT, News Central, and TVC, to question Amaechi about the whereabouts of $39 million intended for the construction of the Karibi-Whyte Hospital and the status of the Rivers State monorail project, which reportedly cost N68 billion.

Additionally, Wike criticized Amaechi for spending $10 million on a mosquito fumigation project, questioning its effectiveness. Amaechi has not publicly responded to these allegations.