Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of introducing a 50 per cent deduction from contractors handling projects for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Amaechi made the allegation on Saturday during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign rally at Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi State.
He challenged Akpabio to explain the alleged deductions, following what he described as the Senate President’s recent criticism of him during an event in Port Harcourt.
“Akpabio, who was in Port Harcourt the other day abusing me and talking nonsense, ask him who introduced 50 per cent from contractors in NDDC. It was Akpabio,” Amaechi said.
The ADC vice-presidential candidate also criticised President Bola Tinubu over the country’s economic situation, accusing his administration of worsening the hardship faced by Nigerians.
Amaechi promised that an ADC government would restore fuel and electricity subsidies to reduce the cost of living.
“We will bring back subsidy, the price of everything will go down. We know your suffering, we know there is too much money, Tinubu has collected all the money,” he said.
He further promised that the party would tackle corruption and ensure public funds were used for the benefit of citizens.
“We will wipe out corruption. The presidential candidate told this to you. We will make sure that we hand over the money back to you so that you can stop suffering,” he added.
Amaechi urged residents of Bauchi State to support the ADC in the 2027 general election and called on voters to remain at polling units after casting their ballots until votes were counted and results announced.
