- Safiu Kehinde
The 2027 African Democratic Congress Vice Presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has taken a jab at the African Action Congress presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election, Omoyele Sowore, as he slammed the human rights activist at the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Conference in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.
Representing the ADC’s Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Amaechi had joined Sowore and other presidential candidates, including Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for a panel discussion at the NBA’s annual conference held on Monday.
Speaking during a heated session the former Rivers governor and Minister of Transportation bragged about his achievements during his tenure as the minister.
He cited the Lagos-Ibadan and the Abuja-Kaduna Train Services as part of his accomplishments.
‘Who are those from Lagos? There is Lagos-Ibadan Railway.
‘Is it working or not? In my time, it was working. I don’t know what is happening under Tinubu. There is Abuja-Kaduna Rail, working or not?’ He asked.
Amaechi would be interrupted by Sowore, prompting to the ex-Rivers governor to turn back at him.
He silenced the activist as he further bragged about his achievements during his time as Rivers governor.
‘Where are Rivers lawyers. Please take Sowore around.
‘Sowore I said built that road. I built this primary school. I built this primary school.’ He said.
Amaechi ended his address by challenging Sowore to present his governance experience as he charged him to keep quiet when politicians are talking.
‘Sowore what is your experience. When politicians are talking, close your mouth.’ He added.
This had sparked reactions from the audience who jeered as Sowore was left with bewildered look.