Amaechi to Nigerians: Politicians won’t give you power; be ready to battle it
Rotimi Amaechi, the Former Rivers State governor, has disclosed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not easily cede power to the younger generation, saying politicians often resort to extreme measures to secure electoral victories.
Amaechi, while making these remarks in Abuja at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development, explained that Nigerian politicians are determined to retain power by any means. Even if citizens demand change, power will not be freely relinquished, citing past events in Nigeria and Ghana as examples.
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“None of you here can defend the votes,” he said. “If you have complained, complain, Nigerians have been clapping for you. The only way Ibrahim Shekarau became governor was because people lined up.”
He continued, “It happened in Ghana before the election of the last president. Two days, many of us were called to intervene. Why? Because the people were ready to die.”
Amaechi further stated, “You are talking and abusing everybody. Nobody has power and will give it to you—not even me. If you want a pastor as president, go and get one.
“The politician in Nigeria is there to steal, maim, and kill to remain in power.
“If you think Tinubu will give it to you, you are wasting your time,” Amaechi added, stressing the need for political vigilance.
Source: Vanguard newspaper
