Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that Nigeria is in ruins and needs total change. Speaking in Abuja after the unveiling of the interim executive of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Amaechi expressed deep concern over the country’s economic collapse and political instability.
He said the cost of living has become unbearable, with inflation at its highest and many Nigerians unable to afford basic food. Amaechi accused the APC-led federal government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of working together to hijack the upcoming elections, insisting that both institutions have failed the people.
He emphasized that his resignation from the party happened the night before the event, adding that he had already distanced himself from party activities and had even warned them against inviting him to meetings.
On why he wasn’t backing the Tinubu administration, Amaechi said he never believed Tinubu could govern Nigeria. He argued that under Tinubu’s leadership, things have worsened to the point that some Nigerians are now longing for the return of Muhammadu Buhari.
Amaechi highlighted the steep decline of the naira, noting that the exchange rate has risen from around ₦460 to over ₦1,500 per dollar. He dismissed the idea that this could be a deliberate policy, stating that any policy that fails to consider the welfare of the people is no policy at all.
He further criticized Tinubu for allegedly saying he wasn’t in office to make Nigerians happy. When asked if he was being overly ambitious, Amaechi replied that he had every right to be ambitious.
According to him, Nigeria doesn’t just need a new political party—it needs a movement led by everyday citizens determined to reclaim the country.
