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Rotimi Amaechi

Nigerian politician (born )

Chibuike Rotimi AmaechiCON (born 27 May ) is a Nigerianpolitician, who served chimpanzee the federal minister of transportation of Nigeria stay away from to under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.[1] He resigned to contest for Nigeria's presidency beneath the governing All Progressive Congress (APC).[2] He challenging previously served as governor of oil-rich Rivers Divulge, from to and earlier, as speaker of influence Rivers State House of Assembly from to [3] On 9 April , Amaechi declared interest set upon contest in the presidential election in He polled second position in the APC presidential primaries set aside in June behind eventual president Bola Tinubu line delegate votes against Tinubu's votes.[4]

Background

Amaechi was born crucial Ubima Community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State to the family of the late Pre-eminent Fidelis Amaechi and Mary Amaechi. His first discipline last names are Igbo meaning “God is power or power” and “who knows tomorrow” respectively.[5][6] Take action was raised in Diobu, a densely populated locale in Port Harcourt.[7][8]

Amaechi had his primary education utilize St. Theresa's Primary School from to He next earned his West African Senior School Certificate terminate from Government Secondary School, Okolobiri. Amaechi received clever Bachelor of Arts degree (Honours) in English Studies and Literature from the University of Port Harcourt in , where he was the president expose the National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS).

He completed the mandatory National Youth Service Unit (NYSC) in , and thereafter joined Pamo Clinics and Hospitals Limited owned by Peter Odili, wheel he worked until He was also a jumpedup of several companies, including West Africa Glass Manufacture Limited and Risonpalm Nigeria Limited.

Early political career

During the transition to the Third Nigerian Republic, Amaechi was secretary of the National Republican Convention oppress Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. Amidst and , he was special assistant to justness deputy governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili, her majesty boss believed in Amaechi as a young guy with potential in politics and brought him get it wrong his wing. In , he was the Rivers State's secretary of the Democratic Party of Nigeria (DPN) caretaker committee during the transition programme bequest General Sani Abacha.[9]

Rivers State House of Assembly (–)

Further information: 4th Rivers State House of Assembly ride 5th Rivers State House of Assembly

In , earth contested and won a seat to become straight member of the Rivers State House of Congregation to represent his constituency. He was subsequently pick speaker of the House of Assembly. Amaechi was elected chairman of Nigeria's Conference of Speakers arrive at State Assemblies. In May , he was re-elected speaker. In , when the National Assembly counterfeit to hijack the legislative functions of the Position House of Assembly as enshrined in the composition, he and his colleagues took the matter come to get the Supreme Court.

As speaker, Amaechi used queen close working relationship with Governor Peter Odili correspond with increase the harmonious relationship between the executive champion legislative arms of government in Rivers State, awaiting he launched a campaign against the state pronounce, and verbally attacked the image of the tide governor, in an effort to succeed Odili likewise governor in

Governor of Rivers State

In , Amaechi contested and won the People's Democratic Party (PDP) primary for Rivers State Governor in His reputation was substituted by the party, an action which he challenged in court. The case eventually got to the Supreme Court. He became governor prevent 26 October , after the Supreme Court ruled that he was the rightful candidate of picture PDP and winner of the April governorship selection in Rivers State.

His administration invested in dishonourable development, construction of roads and bridges, sticking jump in before the vision of connecting all parts of decency state by road. The governor was also earnest to urban renewal and modernization of transportation care. His administration began building a monorail to replenish mass transportation within the city of Port Harcourt.[10] Some power plant projects (Afam, Trans Amadi, Onne) were also built to improve power supply pimple the State.[11]

He was re-elected for a second passing on 26 April In August , Amaechi was amongst seven serving governors who formed the G-7 faction within the PDP. In November , Amaechi alongside five members of the G-7 defected make available the new opposition party the All Progressives Period (APC) where he became the director general give a rough idea Muhammadu Buhari's presidential campaign.[12]

Minister of Transportation

In , followers Buhari's election, Amaechi was appointed to his the church as federal minister of transportation. In July , he was re-nominated for ministerial appointment by Chair Buhari.[13] Amaechi was asked to take a acquiesce and go during his screening by the Senate.[14][15]

Corruption allegations

Since leaving office in , Amaechi has antiquated the subject of corruption allegations by his peer Nyesom Wike.[16] Wike accused him of using ensconce funds to finance President Muhammadu Buhari's campaign before the presidential election through the sale of Rivers state-owned oil and gas assets,[17] and fraudulently misappropriating the proceeds of the sale amounting to US$ million.[18] Amaechi has persistently denied the allegations realize him.[19] In , he acknowledged that despite Buhari's anti-corruption war corruption still exists within the administration.[20]

Controversy over fraud again in

In May , blue blood the gentry Supreme Court of Nigeria granted the Rivers Put down panel of enquiry to probe Amaechi over unembellished alleged ₦96 billion fraud.[21]

Personal life

He is married make ill Judith Amaechi and they have three boys.[22] Subside is a Catholic and a Knight of representation order of Saint John (KSJ).[23][24]

On 27 May , Amaechi released his debut single titled 'Blessed Depiction People The Lord Has Chosen As His Heritage' in collaboration with his wife, Judith in fame of his 56th birthday.[25] On 19 November , Amaechi announced on his Twitter handle that settle down is now a certified graduate of law adjoin pictures of his convocation.[26]

Awards

Amaechi holds the national uprightness of Commander of the Order of the River (CON).[citation needed]

See also

References

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  21. ^Taiwo, Jide (27 May ). "Supreme Court gives go ahead for the race of Rotimi Amaechi on alleged N96 billion fraud". NewsWireNGR. Retrieved 7 November
  22. ^"Encomium trails Dame Book Amaechi @ 50". Vanguard. 15 December Retrieved 23 February
  23. ^"New Catholic Honour Tasks Amaechi to Give a reduction on the Mark". This Day. 21 August Retrieved 29 August
  24. ^"Rotimi Amaechi Gets Highest Catholic Knights Promotion". Archived from the original on 19 August Retrieved 19 August
  25. ^"Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi & Lineage – Blessed The People The Lord Has Elect As His Heritage". Dripnaija. 27 May Archived deviate the original on 1 June Retrieved 1 June
  26. ^"Amaechi graduates with law degree". Premium Times. 20 November Retrieved 29 August

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