Hardship: I’m angry with Nigerians for not protesting — Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed frustration with Nigerians for their passive response to the worsening economic situation in the country.

During a recent interview with ABN TV, Amaechi criticised the rising cost of living, as well as the hikes in fuel prices and food, which have significantly diminished the purchasing power of millions of Nigerians.

He stated that if someone like him is struggling to afford diesel, only God knows how the average Nigerian is coping during this period.

He emphasised that Nigerians ought to be on the streets, protesting against politicians over their handling of the economic hardship.

He said, “I’m angry with the citizens. I have said it several times. You can see a group of people stealing your money, impoverishing you, you cannot buy fuel and anything. 

“The people should be angry. There should be protests. Not even protests against anybody but against the politicians that there won’t be an election in our state.

“That is what people should be saying. Because with the rate of hunger now, If people like us can’t afford diesel, you can imagine what is happening to my mother. Okay don’t put my mother. I will defend my mother. Those who don’t have children like us.

“Somebody said what this government has achieved is that it has made Nigerians to be strong in the sense that Nigerians now trek.”

Amaechi, who was a former governor of Rivers State, served as Minister of Transportation under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

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