Obi Secures 2023 Victory in Rivers Election - Declaration by Amaechi
Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi Questions 2023 Presidential Election Results in Rivers State
Rotimi Amaechi, the former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, has declared that Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi won the 2023 presidential election in Rivers State. However, the official results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner with 231,591 votes, while Obi officially received 175,071 votes and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 88,468 votes.
Amaechi's claim has stirred up controversy and debate about the integrity of the 2023 election results in Rivers State. During an X Space discussion, Amaechi expressed confusion over how the results were changed, despite Obi's clear victory in the state. His statements have challenged the credibility of the official INEC declaration and opened broader discussions on electoral integrity in the region.
As of the latest reports, no verifiable official response or evidence has emerged publicly to confirm or refute Amaechi’s allegations. The controversy remains unresolved, with factions questioning the election process and vote counting in Rivers State for the 2023 presidential election.
In a separate development, Amaechi has vowed to resign if he cannot eradicate corruption within one month of assuming office, should he be elected President in 2027. He also pledged to direct funds previously allocated for subsidies directly into the pockets of Nigerians, rather than reversing the removal of subsidies.
Moreover, Amaechi has accused some influential people in Nigeria of visiting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to steal money, but no further details about these allegations have been made public.
[1] "Rotimi Amaechi Declares Peter Obi Won Rivers State in 2023 Presidential Election." Newsday, 15 March 2023. Web. 16 March 2023.
[3] "Amaechi Accuses INEC Chairman of Being the Worst Ever." The Guardian, 16 March 2023. Web. 16 March 2023.
- The controversy over the results of the 2023 presidential election in Rivers State persists, as former Minister Rotimi Amaechi, ex-Governor of Rivers State, claims Peter Obi won, contradicting the official results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
- Amaechi's claim of electoral fraud in Rivers State has sparked debate about the integrity of the whole 2023 election process, raising questions about the credibility of the INEC declaration.
- In a broader context, Amaechi's statements about electoral integrity in Nigeria have sparked a broader discussion on the subject within the region, particularly on the health of its democracy.
- Looking towards the future, Amaechi has vowed to resign if he cannot eradicate corruption within one month of assuming office should he be elected President in 2027.
- In relation to the economy, Amaechi has pledged to direct funds previously allocated for subsidies directly into the pockets of Nigerian citizens instead of reversing the removal of subsidies.
- Amaechi has also accused certain influential individuals in Nigeria of visiting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to embezzle funds, adding another layer to the Nigerian landscape of crime and justice.
- Despite these allegations, further details about these incidents have not been made publicly available, leaving the public gripped by the drama of politics, policy-and-legislation, general-news, and crime-and-justice in Nigeria.
