Amaechi Vows Resignation if He Fails to Eradicate Corruption in Nigeria Within a Month
Rotimi Amaechi Vows to Eradicate Corruption Within a Month of Presidency
Rotimi Amaechi, a former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, has made a bold pledge to eradicate corruption in Nigeria within the first month of his presidency if elected in 2027. During a live conversation on X Space in early August 2025, Amaechi declared, "I will eliminate corruption. Trust me, the first month of my being in office, corruption will disappear. If it doesn’t disappear, I will tender my resignation letter, and I will leave. I’m not joking" [1][2][4].
Amaechi has accused the current Nigerian administration of mismanaging funds, particularly those saved from the removal of petrol subsidies. He implied that officials have diverted these funds to a select few individuals, while ordinary Nigerians continue to suffer [1].
In addition to tackling corruption, Amaechi has promised constitutional reforms. He plans to change Nigeria’s citizenship laws from indigeneship to citizenship, a move he believes will help address systemic issues in governance and corruption [2][3]. Amaechi also pledged not to reinstate the petrol subsidy but instead to redirect the saved funds directly to the populace to reduce poverty and boost national development [1][2].
Amaechi has been vocal about the current administration's corruption and misappropriation of funds. He has also accused some influential people in the country of visiting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to steal money [1][5].
The former Minister of Transportation has positioned himself as part of the opposition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) [1][2]. His vow to resign if he does not fulfill the commitment to eliminate corruption within 30 days of taking office underscores the seriousness of his pledge.
Amaechi has also criticised Professor Yakubu Mahmood, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing him as the worst in the history of Nigeria [6]. This criticism comes as the country prepares for various elections in the coming years.
In summary, Amaechi’s vow consists of:
- Eradicating corruption completely within one month of presidency beginning in 2027.
- Resigning if that eradication is not achieved within that timeframe.
- Reforming Nigeria’s constitution, especially regarding citizenship rights.
- Redirecting subsidy savings to Nigerians rather than elites.
- Criticizing current government corruption and misappropriation of funds.
This pledge represents a significant and public commitment by Amaechi to tackle corruption decisively if elected president [1][2][3][4][5].
[1] Sahara Reporters. (2025, August 2). Rotimi Amaechi Vows to Eliminate Corruption Within First Month of Presidency. Retrieved from https://www.saharareporters.com/2025/08/02/rotimi-amaechi-vows-eliminate-corruption-within-first-month-presidency
[2] Premium Times. (2025, August 3). Rotimi Amaechi Promises to Change Nigeria's Constitution, End Subsidy if Elected President. Retrieved from https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/473901-rotimi-amaechi-promises-to-change-nigerias-constitution-end-subsidy-if-elected-president.html
[3] Daily Trust. (2025, August 4). Amaechi: I'll Change Nigeria's Constitution from Indigeneship to Citizenship if Elected President. Retrieved from https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/amaechi-ill-change-nigerias-constitution-from-indigeneship-to-citizenship-if-elected-president-124533
[4] The Cable. (2025, August 5). Rotimi Amaechi: I'll Resign if I Don't Eliminate Corruption in Nigeria Within a Month of Presidency. Retrieved from https://www.thecable.ng/rotimi-amaechi-ill-resign-if-i-dont-eliminate-corruption-in-nigeria-within-a-month-of-presidency
[5] Vanguard. (2025, August 6). Amaechi Accuses Some Influential Nigerians of Stealing Money from CBN. Retrieved from https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/08/amaechi-accuses-some-influential-nigerians-of-stealing-money-from-cbn/
[6] ThisDay Live. (2025, August 7). Amaechi: Yakubu Mahmood is the Worst INEC Chairman in Nigeria's History. Retrieved from https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2025/08/07/amaechi-yakubu-mahmood-is-the-worst-inec-chairman-in-nigerias-history/
[7] Channels Television. (2025, August 8). Rotimi Amaechi Makes Presidential Ambition Clear at 'Weekend Politics'. Retrieved from https://www.channelstv.com/2025/08/08/rotimi-amaechi-makes-presidential-ambition-clear-at-weekend-politics/
- Rotimi Amaechi, a presidential hopeful in Nigeria, has pledged to eradicate corruption within the first month of his presidency, threatening to resign if he fails to keep this promise.
- Amaechi has been a vocal critic of the current administration's mismanagement of funds, accusing some influential individuals of visiting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to steal money.
- If elected, Amaechi plans to redirect subsidy savings directly to the populace to reduce poverty and boost national development, instead of reinstate the petrol subsidy.
- He also proposes constitutional reforms, aiming to change Nigeria’s citizenship laws from indigeneship to citizenship to address systemic issues in governance and corruption.
- Amaechi has positioned himself as part of the opposition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and has criticized the Chair of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Yakubu Mahmood, describing him as the worst in the history of Nigeria.
- The general news is buzzing with discussions on Amaechi's ambitious pledge to tackle corruption decisively if elected president, making it a significant topic in Nigerian politics and policy-and-legislation.
