Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu's administration, accusing it of governing through "whims and caprices" rather than constitutional law. The fiery remarks came during his keynote address at the 9th Akinjide Adeosun Foundation Annual Leadership Discourse in Lagos.
Amaechi specifically condemned Tinubu's emergency proclamation in Rivers State as "illegal and unconstitutional," warning that Nigeria risks descending into authoritarian rule. "This is government not by law, but by the personal decisions of one leader," the former Transportation Minister declared to a stunned audience.
The political heavyweight didn't spare the National Assembly, labeling the legislative body as "weak" and accusing it of becoming a mere rubber stamp for executive excesses. "When institutions fail to check presidential power, democracy becomes endangered," Ameachi asserted, drawing applause from attendees.
This explosive critique comes amid growing concerns about executive overreach in Nigeria's current administration. Amaechi's intervention has reignited debates about constitutional safeguards, with many viewing his statements as a direct challenge to Tinubu's governing style.
Political analysts suggest the speech signals Amaechi's potential return to frontline politics and possibly sets the stage for 2027 political alignments. As constitutional lawyers weigh in on the legality of the Rivers emergency declaration, Amaechi's bold stance has positioned him as a leading voice advocating for institutional checks on presidential powers.
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