2027: Nigerian politicians in office to kill, steal; Tinubu won’t relinquish power without fight – Amaechi

• He, however, said politicians act with impunity because Nigerians allow it, stressing that Nigerians would have to do more to change the current political situation

A former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has asserted that Nigerian politicians are indifferent to good governance and delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.

Amaechi made the assertion at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria held earlier this week,

The symposium was organised to exchange ideas on how to strengthen democracy and ensure good governance in Nigeria.

While speaking at the event, Amaechi said Nigerian politicians are not in office to make the life of the people easy but to steal, kill, and retain power.

He, however, said politicians act with impunity because Nigerians allow it, stressing that Nigerians would have to do more to change the current political situation.

He said: “All we hear here is typical Nigeria, and you’re clapping. That’s why politicians get away with anything. They get away with murder because you have a short memory. None of you here can defend the votes. You have complained; Nigerians have been clapping for you.”

Amaechi further made a direct reference to President Bola Tinubu, suggesting that the current political climate would remain unchanged, adding that many Nigerians tend to forget history.

He said, “Before the election of the last president, a lot of us were called to intervene. Why did they do that? The people were ready to die. You’re talking and abusing everybody; nobody has power and will give to you. Not even me. If you want a pastor as president, go and get one.

“The politician is there in Nigeria to steal, to maim, to kill, and to remain in power. If you think Tinubu will give it to you, you are wasting your time. When we speak, we forget history”