Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP), has condemned the backlash against ex-Transportation Minister Chibuike Amaechi following his recent comments on Nigeria’s economic hardship.
In a recent interview, Amaechi expressed his frustration over the lack of youth protests against the high cost of living, stating, “People should be angry because you cannot see a group of people stealing your money without doing anything.”
Eze, a staunch ally of Amaechi, questioned the responses from political figures like Omoyele Sowore, Bello Matawalle, and the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Felix Morka.
He argued that Amaechi’s comments reflected the genuine frustration felt by many Nigerians, saying, “Certainly, to every right-thinking Nigerian, Amaechi has not committed any blunder in his statement.”
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Eze pointed to the recent fuel price hikes under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, questioning the government’s commitment to addressing the country’s challenges.
He remarked, “It is unpatriotic and grossly wicked that in the face of the hydra-headed challenges overwhelming Nigeria, APC and the Tinubu government expect the likes of Amaechi to be stocked like pieces of furniture.”
Eze further expressed concerns about the current administration’s lack of policy direction, urging the presidency to address the economic crisis rather than retaliate against critics.
“One would have loved to hear the presidency tell Nigerians the policy thrust of the administration in driving the country out of the current hardship,” he stated.
The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria.
