Rotimi Amaechi Says He Brought Doctor Son to Protest to Debunk Accusations

Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, stated on Tuesday that he brought his son, a medical doctor, to a protest ground to counter claims that politicians incite demonstrations while shielding their own families abroad.

Speaking at the protest, Amaechi said, “There are those who say that we, the politicians, want protests but our children are overseas. Here is my first son; I brought him to join the protest. He is a medical doctor. His job is to treat the injured ones if there are any injuries.”

He explained that his son’s presence was intended to show that leaders should be at the forefront of significant protests alongside their families. The decision, he added, was to demonstrate his personal commitment and preparedness in case the protest turned violent.

Amaechi called on all Nigerians to take to the streets, urging opposition parties to unite in protesting against the Senate’s recent decision. “I believe that the opposition parties should come out. PDP, ADC, everybody should be out to protest against the attempt of one party,” he said.

“If we come out, and they say the opposition has hijacked (the protest), what is APC doing? Are they not hijacking? What are they afraid of? I thought they said they have 31 governors. Tinubu is not Jonathan. The only way a good politician will know he has done well is by the people,” Amaechi concluded.