Wike Critiques Amaechi's Comments on Mother's Death

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, responded sharply to former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi's claims that President Bola Tinubu's economic policies contributed to his mother's death. During a Channels Television interview, Amaechi stated that the rising costs of medicine under Tinubu's administration hindered him from purchasing necessary drugs for his ailing mother.

Wike, addressing members of the Uzugbani Ekpeye National Executive Council on October 3, 2026, highlighted that Amaechi had served in significant public roles for 24 consecutive years, including 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. Wike also questioned why Amaechi's wealthy associates did not help with medical expenses while his mother was alive.

Additionally, Wike criticized a video in which Amaechi suggested that his mother would support the African Democratic Congress in the 2027 election, arguing that it was inappropriate to involve a deceased family member in political discourse.