‘Amaechi not fit to be Vice President’ – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, saying he is not fit to become Nigeria’s Vice President because of his alleged past actions against the judiciary.

Wike also accused the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of abandoning its traditional role of defending justice and the rule of law in favour of political interests.

The minister spoke on Wednesday during his monthly media briefing in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Wike asked Nigerians to look closely at the records of politicians who present themselves as defenders of democracy and the rule of law before giving them important public offices.

He said, “Rotimi…