Wike Challenges Amaechi on Rivers Projects and Spending

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, publicly challenged former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi to account for significant projects and public funds used during his eight-year tenure. This challenge was made during Wike's address to the Uzugbani Ekpeye National Executive Council in Ahoada.

Wike's remarks were a response to Amaechi's recent comments on Channels Television, where he criticized the Federal Government's project execution. Wike specifically questioned the $39.2 million payment for the incomplete Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte Specialist Hospital, the N68 billion Rivers State monorail project, and the $10 million spent on a malaria-control program involving Cuba.

He emphasized that political leaders should be evaluated based on their project records and impact rather than their political positions. Wike urged the people of Ahoada East and West to demand evidence of any projects or empowerment initiatives that Amaechi may have brought to the Ekpeye area during his extensive political career.