Former Transportation Minister and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has claimed that ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration performed better than the current government under President Bola Tinubu. Speaking recently, Amaechi expressed dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s handling of security, economic policies, and electoral independence.
“Buhari may not have achieved everything he set out to do, but his government was more effective than the current one,” Amaechi stated. He pointed to Buhari’s stronger emphasis on security and the greater autonomy given to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during his term. “Under Buhari, INEC had more freedom. Now, officials are allegedly interfering, even delaying party registrations,” he added.
Amaechi denied any personal grudge against Tinubu, saying, “If he were performing well, I would commend him.” However, he questioned the president’s focus on minor projects, such as short road constructions, which he argued should be handled at the local level.
The former minister also accused the current administration of worsening Nigeria’s economic crisis, widening the gap between the rich and the poor. “The economy is in ruins. Policies that don’t improve citizens’ livelihoods are ineffective,” he said, criticizing the handling of subsidy removal and currency reforms. “The middle class has disappeared, and poverty is rising. If this continues, the poor may soon vanish—not because they’ve escaped poverty, but because they’ve been pushed to the brink.”
Defending his own record, Amaechi maintained his reputation for integrity, stating, “I never engaged in corruption. I don’t own luxury cars, and my criticism isn’t due to a lack of political appointment.” He dared anyone to present proof of misconduct during his time in office.
Amaechi’s comments highlight increasing dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s leadership as Nigeria faces economic and security challenges ahead of the next election cycle.
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