FORMER Minister of Transportation and ADC presidential aspirant, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has launched a scathing attack on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing it of failing in its primary responsibility to safeguard the lives and property of Nigerians.
Amaechi’s remarks follow the deadly bomb explosions that rocked Maiduguri on Monday night, leaving multiple casualties and sparking renewed concerns over insecurity in the North-East.
In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria on Tuesday, the former Rivers State governor described the incident as a tragic reflection of what he termed “abysmal incompetence” by the current administration.
While expressing condolences to victims and their families, Amaechi said Nigerians can no longer continue to live in fear while those in positions of authority fail to take decisive action.
“This government is killing Nigerians. I repeat, President Tinubu’s government is killing Nigerians, literally destroying lives,” he said.
He accused the government of complacency and indifference, arguing that the latest attack in Maiduguri underscores a pattern of leadership failure in tackling insecurity.
According to him, the inability of the government to curb the activities of insurgents and bandits has turned insecurity into a daily reality for ordinary citizens.
Amaechi further criticised what he described as the government’s lack of urgency and seriousness in addressing the crisis, alleging that those in power have continued to issue “hollow statements” without meaningful action.
“While families mourn and communities live in fear, those in power issue empty promises and move on as if nothing happened,” he stated.
The former minister also took a swipe at the lifestyle of political leaders, claiming that while Nigerians grapple with violence and uncertainty, those at the helm of affairs live in comfort and fail to prioritise national security.
Raising critical questions, Amaechi asked how many more lives must be lost before decisive measures are taken to end the cycle of violence across the country.
He insisted that Nigerians deserve safety, peace, and dignity, stressing that leadership must be defined by responsibility and action rather than rhetoric.
In a dramatic call, Amaechi urged President Tinubu to step down, declaring that the administration has “failed woefully” in its constitutional duty to protect citizens.
He also warned that citizens may eventually demand accountability if the situation persists.
“One day, the people will rise and resist incompetence, reclaim their right to live in peace and safety,” he said.
Amaechi concluded by empathising with the people of Borno State and the families affected by the bombings, describing their loss as a painful consequence of what he called government failure.