Amaechi Blames Tinubu's Policies for Mother's Death

Rotimi Amaechi, the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has attributed the death of his mother to the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu's administration. His mother, Madam Mary Amaechi, died in July at the age of 89. In an interview with Channels Television on Friday night, October 2, Amaechi said the removal of fuel subsidy and other policies have inflicted severe hardship on Nigerians, including himself. He stated that many people, including his mother, have died as a result. Amaechi questioned the whereabouts of funds that were supposed to be generated from the fuel subsidy removal. He noted that the purpose of removing the subsidy, according to the president, was to improve the lives of Nigerians, but he has yet to see that benefit. "I want to feel it. Everybody wants to feel it," he said. He emphasized that he does not harbor any hatred for Tinubu, saying, "Nobody hates Tinubu. I love Tinubu. He knows but I disagree with him because his policies are killing people. I lost my mother. Many people have lost their persons." When asked directly if he was asserting that Tinubu's policies killed his mother, Amaechi responded, "Of course! Before Tinubu, my mother was healthy. When Tinubu came, it was difficult to buy drugs for my mother." Amaechi's remarks underscore the growing concern over the impact of the administration's economic measures, particularly the fuel subsidy removal, which has been a contentious issue since its implementation.