Wike Critiques Amaechi for Blaming Tinubu in Mother's Death

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, criticized former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi for attributing his mother's death to President Bola Tinubu's economic policies. During an address to the Uzugbani Ekpeye National Executive Council in Ahoada, Rivers State, Wike condemned Amaechi for using his mother's death to garner political sympathy.

Amaechi had claimed on Channels Television that rising medicine costs due to Tinubu's policies made it difficult for him to afford his mother's medication, stating, “Tinubu’s policies killed my mother.” Wike questioned how Amaechi, who held significant political positions including Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Governor, and Minister of Transportation, could claim financial hardship. He also pointed out that Amaechi's associates, who reportedly have private jets, could have assisted with medical expenses.

Additionally, Wike criticized Amaechi's comments regarding his mother's happiness being contingent on the ADC winning the 2027 election.