The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is uncertain about the current political status of former governor Rotimi Amaechi.
Chief Tony Okocha, Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee in Rivers, shared this during a briefing at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday.
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Amaechi, who finished second in the 2022 APC primary that nominated Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2023 presidential election, has been notably absent from political activities.
Despite his previous role as Minister of Transportation, Amaechi did not participate in the party’s campaign for the general elections last year.
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When asked if Amaechi remains an active APC member, Okocha responded, “I was Chief of Staff to Rotimi Amaechi. Recall that at one point, he got into law school and from the one year in law school, he became incommunicado. After the presidential primary election, he disappeared into thin air. So, whether he is still a party member or not, I wouldn’t know because all the meetings we called, he didn’t show up.”
“For example, we called a meeting for all the former governors and ministers. He sent a message to the party secretary, warning him never to contact him about party matters again. So, when you meet him, ask him where he belongs. For me, I don’t know where he belongs.”
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Regarding whether former governor and current FCT Minister Nyesom Wike influences the Rivers State APC, Okocha clarified that Wike is not a member of the APC and does not influence its decisions.
Attempts to reach Amaechi for comments were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
