Wike Fires Back at Amaechi, Demands Accounting for Multi-Million Dollar Rivers Projects

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has launched a fierce verbal attack on former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, questioning his political suitability for national office and challenging him to account for several controversial financial transactions during his tenure in governance.

Speaking on Friday at his Life Camp residence in Abuja following a meeting with FCT Area Council chairmen, Wike strongly rejected Amaechi’s recent characterization of President Bola Tinubu’s supporters as dishonest and unsound, declaring that politicians seeking executive leadership must maintain decorum and offer policy solutions rather than personal insults.

Financial Probe and Campaign Warning​Wike challenged the media and political observers to examine Amaechi’s administrative record, alleging that major public-funded projects initiated during his time as governor remain unaccounted for:

​Controversial Projects: The minister called on the former Transportation Minister to explain the status of an alleged $39 million cassava flour mill, a $10 million mosquito fumigation contract, the ₦68 billion Port Harcourt monorail project, and the sale of state-owned power generation assets valued at $308 million.​

Electoral Restraint: Urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and law enforcement to monitor campaign rhetoric, Wike warned that continued verbal attacks on opposition supporters could lead to severe political resistance if Amaechi attempts to campaign in Rivers State under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) banner.​

Directives on FCT Labor Union Crisis​:

Addressing local administrative issues, the FCT minister also ordered municipal council leaders to enforce compliance among public servants amid a planned labor walkout led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).​

Wike dismissed the union action regarding primary school teachers’ promotions as politically motivated, asserting that administrative processes were already underway.

Declaring a strict “no work, no pay” rule for non-compliant staff, he instructed local administration heads to ensure public offices and schools remain operational while municipal security teams move to dismantle unauthorized commercial centers and motor parks across the capital territory.