APC Blasts Amaechi Over “Destitution” Claims, Declares Him Unfit for 2027 Presidency

​Political Firestorm Erupts Over Former Minister’s Financial Hardship Revelations

​The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched a blistering attack on former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, describing him as a “loafer” incapable of sustaining himself outside public office.

​The scathing reaction, signed by National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, follows public comments made by Amaechi regarding his financial struggles and his inability to afford medical treatment for his late mother, Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi, who passed away at 89.

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​Key Points of the APC’s Statement

• ​Decades of Patronage: The APC accused the former two-term Rivers State Governor and presidential aspirant of “freeloading at the highest levels of public office” for nearly 40 years without ever facing hunger or financial distress.

• ​Contradictory Confessions: The party highlighted Amaechi’s recent public statements—first claiming he was so broke that his wife had to feed him, and subsequently blaming financial lack for his mother’s inability to access proper medical care.

• ​Unfitness for 2027 Ticket: Reacting to Amaechi’s current status as the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) alongside Atiku Abubakar, the ruling party argued that the presidency is “not a soup kitchen” designed to rescue former politicians from personal financial ruin.
• ​Call to Local Employers: In a sarcastic jab, the APC wished that employers in Amaechi’s hometown of Ubima, Rivers State, might find him suitable for a basic job that pays enough wages to sustain his retirement.

​The scathing critique underscores the escalating war of words ahead of the 2027 general elections. Political analysts note that the ruling party is aggressively weaponizing Amaechi’s self-disclosure of economic hardship to challenge his leadership credibility. Meanwhile, the opposition coalition under the ADC banner maintains that Amaechi’s extensive public service background remains an asset, even as the ruling party paints his post-office struggles as evidence of a lack of productivity outside government patronage.