Abuja – Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing what he described as the “total destruction” of Nigeria under the current administration.
Amaechi made the revelation on Wednesday in Abuja during the unveiling of the interim executive of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where he accused both APC and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of colluding to manipulate the forthcoming elections.
“Nigeria is completely destroyed. People can’t eat, can’t buy food. Inflation is at its peak, and the federal government is busy hijacking the electoral process with the help of INEC,” Amaechi said during an interview.
The former minister disclosed that he formally resigned from the APC on Tuesday night, adding that he had deliberately distanced himself from party activities for some time. He revealed that he had even warned the party against sending him invitations to meetings, expressing surprise that he was not expelled earlier.
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“I left APC last night. I never attended one meeting. I warned them in writing: don’t even invite me. You can’t be in a club where the majority are stealing and say nothing,” he declared.
When asked why he chose to oppose the APC government he once served under, Amaechi responded emphatically:
“It’s not about changing the government, it’s about changing Nigeria. What we need now is not just a party but a movement — a people-driven movement to reclaim the country.”
In a direct critique of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, Amaechi said he had never considered Tinubu fit to govern the country.
“I never believed Tinubu is material to govern Nigeria. Things were better under Buhari. Now, people are begging for Buhari to come back. During his time, the dollar was ₦460–₦500; today, it’s ₦1,580. That’s over a 100% increase.”
Responding to claims that the exchange rate crisis could be a result of deliberate policy, Amaechi argued that any government that does not prioritize the wellbeing of its people lacks legitimacy.
“President Tinubu said he’s not here to make Nigerians happy. That alone shows the government is disconnected from the suffering of the people,” he added.
Asked if his actions were driven by political ambition, Amaechi replied succinctly:
“I have the right to be ambitious. I’m not overambitious.”
The bombshell resignation and harsh critique mark a new chapter in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape, as Amaechi aligns himself with the ADC and a call for what he describes as a “people-led movement” to overhaul the current system.
