Why I remain in politics since 1987 — Rotimi Amaechi

The Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed that he’s still actively involved in politics since 1987 because of poverty.

He disclosed this during a two-day event, themed “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathway to Good Governance and Political Integrity,” organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), and the National Peace Committee (NPC) in Abuja.

Amaechi, who was the former Minister of Transportation, spoke as a panellist during a session on the “Impact of democracy on the national economy.”

He said:

“Typical Nigeria and you are clapping. That’s why politicians get away with anything because you have a short memory.

“None of you here seated can defend the votes. If you complain, you keep complaining, while Nigerians continue to clap for you. Nobody has power and will give it to you. The politician is there in Nigeria to steal, maim, and kill to remain in power.

“Poverty has made me part of the political system since I left university in 1987. You can’t wish me away in the formation of the APC. You can’t wish me away in how APC won the election.

“I got the party to agree that we will carry out a demonstration. We assembled at Eagle Square. We released some money to bring women, but when I arrived, guess what they were wearing? ‘Jonathan for President.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>