Rotimi Amaechi Criticizes Governors, Calls Them ‘Cowards’ for Not Challenging President Tinubu.

Former Minister of Transportation and ex-governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has openly criticized Nigerian state governors for not having the courage to confront President Bola Tinubu on important national issues. Amaechi called the governors “cowards” and accused them of being too afraid to speak up, even when things are not going well in the country.

Amaechi made these statements during a recent public event in Abuja. He expressed disappointment that many governors are not bold enough to challenge the president or question his decisions, even if those decisions are affecting ordinary Nigerians negatively.

While speaking, Amaechi said;

“The governors are cowards. They have the power to challenge the president, but they are afraid. They are not speaking out for the people. If you don’t challenge the president, how will he know something is wrong?”

He added that during his own time as governor, he was never afraid to speak up, even against the then-president. According to Amaechi, it is the duty of governors to stand up for their people, even if it means disagreeing with the president.

Amaechi reminded the governors that they were elected to serve the people, not to please the president. He said, governors are supposed to protect the interests of their states. They should not just agree with everything the president says. If something is wrong, they must say it.

He also pointed out that the current economic and security problems in Nigeria require leaders who are brave and willing to speak the truth, no matter who is in power.

Amaechi shared his own experience, saying that when he was governor, he did not shy away from confronting the president if he believed something was wrong and that’s what leadership is about.

Call for Courage

Amaechi ended his speech by urging the governors to stop being afraid and to start standing up for the people who elected them. He said;

“The country needs leaders who are bold. If you are afraid, why are you in government? The people need you to speak for them.”

Amaechi’s comments have sparked discussions across the country. Some Nigerians agree with him, saying that governors should be more outspoken and independent. Others believe that the relationship between the president and the governors is complicated, and that speaking out may not always be easy.

Conclusion

Rotimi Amaechi’s strong words have put the spotlight on the role of governors in Nigeria’s democracy. His message is clear: leaders should not be afraid to speak the truth, even to those in the highest positions of power. As the country faces many challenges, many Nigerians are now watching to see if the governors will respond to Amaechi’s call for courage.

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