He Built Railway to Niger Republic Instead of Port Harcourt – Oshiomhole slams Amaechi

Senator Adams Oshiomhole on Monday criticised former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of poor judgment and misplaced priorities during his tenure.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Oshiomhole said, “Rotimi Amaechi is the most terrible. Look at the choice of language. He shut down the Rivers State judiciary because he wanted to appoint his personal favourite as chief judge. When he couldn’t have his way, the judiciary was shut down for almost two years.

“Look at the crisis in the railway system, which he oversaw for eight consecutive years. He was unable to set the right priorities, often playing to the gallery. He constructed a rail not to Kano, not to Port Harcourt, his home state, but to Niger Republic. Which goods are we sending to Niger Republic?

“As a minister under President Buhari, fairness was expected. Buhari gave anyone he appointed the free hand to carry out their duties. That is what Buhari stood for.”