Amaechi Still Bitter Over Presidential Primary Defeat by Tinubu – APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, Sunusi Takko, has criticized former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, for his ongoing criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s government. Takko, who was part of the defunct 2023 APC Presidential Campaign Council, described Amaechi’s comments as unpatriotic and suggested that Amaechi is still bitter about losing the APC presidential ticket to Tinubu in 2023.

In a recent interview, Amaechi expressed dissatisfaction with the economic hardship in the country and questioned why youths were not protesting against the Tinubu government. However, Takko countered this by stating that Amaechi’s suggestion of mass protests was inappropriate and could lead to destruction of lives and properties. Takko emphasized that the issues raised by Amaechi had already been addressed in President Tinubu’s October 1 presidential address, and measures such as the proposed National Youths Confab were being implemented to address these concerns.

Takko advised Amaechi to learn statesmanship and be a democrat, suggesting that he should communicate his grievances directly to the President rather than through public channels. Similarly, an APC chieftain in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, appealed to politicians to avoid inciting violent protests and called on security agencies to be vigilant against such actions. Oyintiloye emphasized that President Tinubu needs the support and prayers of all Nigerians to stabilize the economy.

Oyintiloye acknowledged the current economic challenges but argued that inciting protests was not the solution. He warned politicians against using the hardship to incite the masses against the government, stating that such actions should be treated as a threat to national stability.