Amaechi accuses Akpabio of collecting 50% from NDDC contractors
Former Rivers State Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of implementing a 50% deduction from contractors working on projects for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Amaechi made these remarks during a campaign rally for the ADC at the Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi on Saturday. He called on Akpabio to clarify the alleged deductions, asserting that the Senate President should be held accountable for his involvement in this practice.
The accusation followed recent comments by Akpabio that Amaechi deemed disparaging during a visit to Port Harcourt. “Akpabio, who was in Port Harcourt the other day abusing me and talking nonsense, ask him who introduced 50% from contractors in NDDC. It was Akpabio,” he stated.
Additionally, Amaechi criticized President Bola Tinubu for the economic difficulties facing the nation. He claimed that the current administration controls the nation’s resources while citizens grapple with heightened living costs.
He pledged that an ADC-led government would reinstate fuel and electricity subsidies to alleviate the financial burdens on Nigerians. “We will bring back subsidy; the price of everything will go down. We know your suffering, we know there is too much money, Tinubu has collected all the money,” Amaechi stated.
Amaechi also promised that the ADC would combat corruption and ensure public funds are utilized for the benefit of the populace. “We will wipe out corruption. The presidential candidate told this to you. We will make sure that we hand over the money back to you so that you can stop suffering,” he emphasized.
He urged the residents of Bauchi State to support the ADC in the upcoming 2027 elections, emphasizing the party’s dedication to addressing the economic challenges facing ordinary Nigerians.
Furthermore, Amaechi called on voters to safeguard their votes by staying at polling units after casting their ballots until votes are counted and results are announced.
It is important to note that the allegations against Akpabio made by Amaechi during the rally have not been independently verified.
