"I Told Tinubu to His Face: I Won't Support YouÔÇØ - Amaechi Reveals Why

In a bold and brutally honest revelation that has shaken Nigeria's political landscape, former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed that he categorically told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that he would neither support, vote for, nor work with him.

Amaechi made the explosive remarks on Saturday, May 25, 2025, at an event in Abuja to mark his 60th birthday. While delivering a powerful speech on the current state of the nation, the former minister did not hold back his criticism of the Tinubu-led administration, laying bare his long-standing opposition to the President's leadership.

"I told Tinubu in Yola, I will not support you; I will not work for you. I did not work for him; I did not vote for him. It was the issue of capacity,ÔÇØ Amaechi declared in front of an audience that included key political figures and civil society stakeholders.

According to Amaechi, his refusal to align with Tinubu was not based on personal animosity, but a fundamental concern that the President lacks the capacity, competence, and integrity to lead Nigeria out of its worsening crises. He accused the current government of failing Nigerians by prioritizing politics over progress.

"No Nigerian leader cares for you. When we leave here, we go to plot how to grab power. That's all.ÔÇØ

Amaechi, who once served under the Muhammadu Buhari administration, did not mince words in accusing Nigerian leaders of systematically weaponizing poverty against their own citizens.

"They steal the money meant for schools and hospitals and keep it in their pockets. The fuel subsidy was removed, but where is the benefit? The people are suffering while they enrich themselves.ÔÇØ

He condemned the increasing manipulation of voters along ethnic and religious lines, warning that such divisions only serve the selfish interests of political elites.

"Some of us who are here are those who vote on ethnic or religious basis. Innocent, uneducated people are manipulated, and that's why we are in this mess.ÔÇØ

Amaechi's strongest statement yet came when he directly addressed those who supported the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket during the 2023 elections.

"You that voted Muslim/Muslim ticket, let the Muslim market come out now. What benefit have you received?ÔÇØ

In a chilling call to action, the former minister hinted at the possibility of unseating the current administration, suggesting that opposition forces must rally together to rescue Nigeria from impending collapse.

"For us in opposition, if you want us to remove this man, we can remove this man from power. We want to submit to the opposition if the opposition will take us out of this problem.ÔÇØ

His words have already ignited heated debates across political and social circles, with some hailing him as a courageous truth-teller, while others accuse him of fueling political instability.

As a former key figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC), Amaechi's dramatic fallout with Tinubu is significant and raises new questions about the future of both the ruling party and the opposition heading into the 2027 general elections.

Whether Amaechi is positioning himself as a rallying point for opposition unity or simply venting long-standing grievances, one thing is clear - his bombshell speech has jolted the nation and reopened critical conversations about leadership, governance, and Nigeria's future.