The convoy of a former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, was today attacked along the Ubima-Omuanwa road in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers state
Amaechi was on his way to formally register as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at his Ubima ward when gvnmen reportedly tried to ambush his convoy.
The attackers were, however, overpowered by security operatives assigned to the former minister.
Earlier in the day, unknown individuals set fire to parts of the ADC office in Ubima and also targeted Amaechi’s family residence.
After completing his registration on the ADC digital platform, Amaechi praised security agencies for preventing the attack and urged them to apprehend the assailants to face justice.
He also cautioned party supporters against retaliating, insisting that such attacks would not deter him from engaging with ADC members.
“Our role is to be calm, be peaceful. We are marching to Aso Rock. What they are doing is a distraction. What they are doing will not put food on your table,” Amaechi said.
He added, “Tell them we are hungry. People are dropping dead every day because of hunger, and a few people are stealing our money, and they say we should keep quiet. We can no longer keep quiet.”
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