A former militant leader and Mayor of Urhoboland, Eshanekpe Israel, popularly known as Akpodoro, has criticized former President Muhammadu Buhari and his Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, for allegedly mismanaging Nigeria’s economy.
Akpodoro accused the duo of leaving behind an economic disaster that President Bola Tinubu is now working to repair. He described their actions as “merciless plundering” of the country’s resources, according to Politics Nigeria.
The Urhobo Youths Forum for Change leader also condemned calls by former ministers for mass protests against Tinubu’s government, labeling them hypocritical. Akpodoro argued that these individuals have no moral authority to criticize Tinubu’s administration after overseeing Nigeria’s economic downfall.
Amaechi was singled out for criticism, with Akpodoro accusing him of contributing to the country’s economic decay and engaging in “political gerrymandering” that failed to benefit his native South-South region.
Akpodoro warned that Amaechi and others seeking to undermine Tinubu’s reforms should be closely monitored to prevent destabilizing national progress. He urged Nigerian youths to reject calls for protests and instead demand accountability from those responsible for the country’s economic woes.
The ex-militant leader’s statement is the latest in a series of criticisms aimed at Buhari’s administration and its handling of the economy. Akpodoro’s comments reflect growing concerns among Nigerians about the country’s economic management and the need for accountability.
“The former Minister of Transportation should rather tell us how the economy was plundered mercilessly under Buhari.
“He should tell us the progress made by his ministry under the same docile regime of recklessness and insecurity.
“The former Minister should tell his All Progressives Congress, APC, the roles he played with other party leaders that gave victory to Godwin Obaseki’s PDP in Edo State.
“We have a lot to tell him, and as time goes on, we shall expose him to the world,” the Mayor stated.
