ABUJA – Former Minister of Aviation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed frustration with the apparent apathy of Nigerians towards widespread corruption and a lack of accountability among politicians.
Speaking at an undisclosed function, Amaechi delivered a scathing assessment of the nation’s political landscape, questioning the electorate’s continued support for politicians implicated in various scandals.
“What is new to say?” Amaechi reportedly stated.
“Nigerians do not react to anything. Has any politician told you that he is not a thief? Tell me one politician that has told you that he is not a thief.
“Tell me one! Which politician has told you he went to university? Which politician told you he served with NYSC? Which politician told you he has his certificate?”
He went on to cite his own experiences, recalling instances where he travelled extensively during the former President Buhari’s tenure without public outcry.
“I will leave Port Harcourt 1 Am, arrive Abuja and leave Abuja 3 AM, and somebody said they made Buhari… Did I say anything? I did not say anything because it is not important,” Amaechi said.
The former minister attributed this perceived lack of reaction to a fundamental characteristic of the Nigerian people. He controversially claimed,
“Even if you come to a Nigerian man’s house and kill his mother, the father will continue his life. Nothing bothers you. Nothing! So why do I waste my time?”
Amaechi’s comments have sparked a wave of debate on social media, with many Nigerians reacting to his assessment of their collective response to political misconduct.
Some agree with his assessment, highlighting the seemingly pervasive nature of corruption and impunity, while others criticized his remarks as overly cynical and dismissive of the efforts of activists and concerned citizens fighting for change.
The statement has reignited discussions surrounding accountability, transparency, and the role of the electorate in shaping Nigeria’s political future.
