According to a report by Daily Post on Friday, February 27, 2026, Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, criticized the audacity of the Nigerian presidency, questioning how a president could travel abroad despite accusations of mismanagement.
He emphasized that citizens have limited power when leaders act with confidence and defiance in the face of public scrutiny.
Leaders of opposition parties recently held a press conference in Abuja to address concerns about the state of democracy in the country.
The event, themed “Urgent Call to Save Nigeria’s Democracy,” brought together several prominent figures in the opposition.
Amaechi called on opposition parties to clearly distinguish themselves from the ruling government to regain the trust of Nigerians.
He stressed that without a distinct identity and strategy, opposition parties risk being perceived as ineffective or aligned with government interests.
Recalling his tenure under former President Muhammadu Buhari, Amaechi said some electoral reforms were stalled due to interventions by certain ministers.
He explained that these ministers had persuaded Buhari not to sign critical bills, delaying progress on electoral improvements.
Amaechi also criticized the political strategy of President Bola Tinubu, claiming it relies heavily on the weaknesses of his opponents.
He suggested that the president capitalizes on divisions and indecisiveness among opposition leaders to strengthen his position.
The former minister raised concerns about the boldness with which the president faces public criticism.
He questioned the implications of such confidence for democratic accountability and governance in Nigeria.
The opposition leaders emphasized the need for urgent reforms to protect the integrity of the country’s democratic institutions.
They highlighted the importance of electoral transparency and adherence to democratic norms to prevent further erosion of public trust.
Amaechi warned that without strong opposition and proactive reforms, governance could continue unchecked, affecting the nation’s democratic progress.
Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, said, “Which president goes to France when you are shouting that he is stealing our money? He still goes there. He will ask, ‘what will you do?’ You can do nothing.”See_More…