Former Minister of Transport and ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, explained why he attended the “Occupy the National Assembly” protest with his son.
Speaking at the protest ground on Tuesday, Amaechi said he brought his son, a medical doctor, to provide immediate help in case the demonstration turned violent and injuries occurred.
He stressed that leaders should actively participate in major protests alongside their families to set an example. Amaechi also called on Nigerians and opposition parties to join the streets in opposing the Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of election results.
Amaechi accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of opposing electronic results transmission because it fears losing elections.
“I believe opposition parties—PDP, ADC, everyone—should come out to protest against the attempt of one party to control the process. If they claim the opposition is hijacking the protest, what about APC? Are they not hijacking? What are they afraid of?” Amaechi said.
He added that true politicians gauge their success by the support of the people, contrasting the current leadership with past administrations.
