ARISE Exclusive: Life After Public Service - Rotimi Amaechi

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[@Umenwor]

I am one of Amechi's legacy. The scholarship program is what saw me through school. I am so grateful

[@estherallison9090]

His selfcontrol. He's ability to remain quiet amidst political noises especially from wike. His eloquence, oratory. I love him. He was more humanitarian in Rivers government than others. His humility again to be in school.

[@OnyiaCosmas-cy5zo]

God bless u Sir

[@onwudebevincent6828]

Amaechi the Lion of Niger Delta, the man who gave free education and health, employment to medical Doctors and to youths across Nigeria in Rivers state. Hard working and a humble man. God's Grace🙏🙏

[@buchdonebuchdone8537]

I always like Amaechi. Nice seeing you are doing great Sir

[@noossyify]

SO we get what we deserve , really for your Boss for 8 years , when he was director of campaign ,waoh ,God have mercy

[@bolasalak7360]

Mr. Amaechi if you don't want any questions on political issues then we are not interested in your private matters or what you do in your closet with family. You came to limelight through political platform and therefore duty bound to provide us information on your political journey otherwise stop coming to public space.

[@emekasimon4501]

It was nice seeing him rotumi amaechi, thanks for the invitation @Arise news

[@ubosivicar2047]

These ladies are reading the questions making the interview soulless

[@ab-bs5dz]

Something was wrong with their preparation for the interview 😂

[@lamidibello9716]

I'm not a rivers person, Amaechi is an honest person and I love him for that. Unlike some of his state politicians upon whom no one can rely.

[@mkpomkpo]

Thank you for the rail stations across the southeast. History must surely remembered you.

[@chineduchristianonwukwe5754]

Where?

[@angelicakweku5293]

​@@chineduchristianonwukwe5754...Sarcasm!!!!

[@stevepathfinder3959]

Even though I like Rotimi as a person, I keep wondering what he did to the most economically & business minded zone of the country. In all he mentioned, south east was never in his picture and yet people from this region are the ones holding the economy of the country. I don't understand this and we demand explanation from Mr Rotimi.

[@BelloVictor-x8r]

I love Rotimi Ameachi he did great job in River state and he lives undeniable mark in the heart of rivers state people and I pray for a leader like him in Nigeria God bless Rotimi Ameachi and God bless Nigeria.

[@jeremiahiro7418]

I've always liked Amaechi as a person, and his political ambition has been an interesting journey. Hearing him talk about his current law degree pursuit creates a lot of curiosity as to what politicians have with law and legal practice

[@josephnnana4589]

I love this man a lot.

[@chucky7329]

Why?

[@Otonbara]

he failed 2 courses just like any normal person would. thats so relatable

[@kelvinnd6189]

A very great man God bless you sir ❤️❤️❤️

[@igbokwevictor7675]

Rotimi is a very lively and likeable man. Good Job Ruth!

[@davidagbas1961]

I love both interviews, please bring more of them to be interviewed, lets hear their side of the story too.

[@johnshittu6023]

Your projects in Rivers state, ranging from Agriculture - Songhai rivers farms initiative, Datco Cassava, Education- Scholarship programmes, Buguma fish farm, Allanblackia projects.. etc through the Rivers state sustainable development Agency (RSSDA),Model Schools, Health sectors, job creation, infrastructure, human capital development. etc... were giant strides. Forever grateful to you. H.E. Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi.

[@raphduru9787]

Kudos to Rotimi Amaechi. He completed the first metroline project in Nigeria - with the building of the Abuja metroline at a modest cost of $4b. He showed Tinubu and other Nigerian politicians that a new Nigeria is possible. It is crazy that while Amaechi finished the modern Abuja metroline project with a modest $4b, what is being quoted as cost for the Lagos metroline project is in the realm of hundreds of billions of dollars😄. We need people like Amaechi in government

[@romanusnwachukwu8565]

I was here to take advise to better my life. Tank you HM.

[@Umenwor]

I too love this man, he is not ashamed saying he failed and will be rewriting. I too love you Amechi.

[@maxwellnwachukwu1692]

They're always reasonable after leaving office. But their irresponsibility stinks to high heavens when they are in office. I like his personality, especially his being blunt with truth. But he has the spirit of Ekwekwe. Always fighting every fight to a finish. That's not a good one for me. And also Support and political patronage to his irresponsible, nepotistic and incompetent former boss Buhari robbed him off so much. Wasting so much of Rivers money to support Buhari, moving Maritime University to Daura, and most unfortunate in the list is Neglecting entire Southeast in his Rail line projects is unforgivable for me. But in terms of personality, I like him.

[@darlingtonezinwo624]

No one is perfect but ROTIMI AMAECHI is a model leader with class. He understands that there is time for everything as such it's too earlier to talk politics. He has position himself in Nigeria such a way that both current Government and past both opposition patties respect his weight of command in politics. He has been the best speaker during his time, best Governor of Rivers state, he growed economy of Rivers state almost have same annual budget with Lagos state during his time. The both state budgets are there in google, he tried so much. Since then Rivers never see there budget any longer in 8yrs of Gov. Wike but the Current Governor just did 800 billion. Amaechi is a good man!

[@judenwaokolo354]

You're one of the politicians that pulled down southeast/southsouth politically, history will not forget you, the Northerners are not fools when it comes to politics,it will take years to get it right politically in Nigeria

[@Kapman247]

Mumu

[@JennyAnya]

So much academic work ongoing. Amazing that he can afford that in this period of FX freefall.

[@sokeipirimdouglas7639]

He said, I just walk away instead of telling lies. If you can observe very well, that's what he's doing in the current government. He's a man who made the people enjoy government in Rivers State I love him!

[@abrahamijiekhuamhen4383]

Amechi is a decent man who does not believe in violent. He was a successful minister and obident to his master,

[@joelbliss994]

The man I love so much ❤

[@ogueriviews]

Education is dying in Nigeria. Nobody talks about this and to address it immediately. With the way our society is today, most people believed that education in Nigeria have not impacted as expected.

[@perfectingthesaintsglobal]

It was GEJ that started the rebuilding of the railways across the nation.

[@mauwach]

Lies!

[@nnadoo]

​@@mauwachThat's the truth

[@TruthSeeker19908]

Man shut up. Y’all just go on public & talk nonsense. GEJ always “started” it but no one ever says what that man completed.

[@nnadoo]

@@TruthSeeker19908 mumu..Hope you are enjoying yourself now?

[@TruthSeeker19908]

@@nnadoo you’re the mumu. You guys don’t even understand competence lol tell me projects GEJ completed during his tenure as president. He started the rubbish Buhari continued.

[@estherallison9090]

God knows I love Amechi. I love him.

[@gcsdnhumanrights-charityor5375]

How can someone benefit hugely from politics and he is saying that he does not want to discuss politics? They become silent to our problems after reaping and ripping

[@mustaphasaeed6229]

He was interrupted when he was about to make a point about to do as a young person. He began by saying if you get a degree [....]. He didn't get to finish.

[@amrustega1801]

My favorite governor among rivers governors

[@anthonyrichards3539]

I never liked nor forgotten the role Rotimi Amaechi played during GEJ’S 2nd term bid in 2015. But having said that he’s frankly and honestly blunt. He performed creditably well during his time as the speaker of the house of Assembly and subsequently Governor of Rivers States but failed in attracting any Federal government presence in his region and the south east geopolitical zone

[@andosehcampbel5701]

He did that because of his hope to become the VP of Buhari in 2015

[@ralphagbai9951]

Thank God you are honest, but are faithful as a steward? Making Heaven is a good goal, the lyrics of the song Money is nothing means you think in that light, its seems you are not far from the truth, like Christ told someone in the Bible, Mr. Amaechi, moi moi sold at 1 Naira per serving, to 10M Nigerians, wow 10M Naira gross revenue. Now tell us the cost of producing plenty moi moi to serve 10M. Certainly it will be greater than 10M Naira. Considering cost of beans, cost gas or even fire wood, transport, then paying servers. So forget that gist. On the other note, this about the 2nd time I hear you say same thing, Nigerians get what they get & do nothing about it, u restrained yourself very well from saying it blunter. Just like one of your viral videos where u stated that the reason u politicians keep looting is because we the Nigerian people have done nothing about it, u even stated u just want to steal $3B , wondering if you have achieved the goal of stealing $3B or are u still working on it. According to my calculations, u pursuing law degrees is not so u can go do charge and bail. It appears u want to be a judge or magistrate, so we go keep watching your every move. When you finally achieve your goal, it will give u the opportunity of writing the final page of how you wish to be remembered, DO NOT MESS IT UP!

[@Visa-Voyage]

@@andosehcampbel5701this means you didn’t know what happened, GEJ and ameachi had a political fight, this had nothing to do with him becoming vice, Ameachi fought for his life, this fight was caused by wike joining dem together so he can become governor , now he is doing the same thing with the current governor and the president tinubu and nobody is seeing this, when Jonathan and PDP expelled Ameachi nobody said Jonathan was fighting his brother, all his security withdrawn, Dey also imposed the den commissioner Joseph mbu to fight him. Even you will not take this.

[@andosehcampbel5701]

@@Visa-Voyage Honestly, you don't know what really happened. Amaechi, right from the time he was serving as speaker of River State House of Assembly said clearly that his ambition was to become the president of Nigeria. Wike had exactly the same ambition. They were very good friends before and MEMBERS of the secret society. Don't let anybody deceive you. What you saw in 2015 was just the surface. So, Amaechi thought the time was ripe for him to aspire to become first Vice President in order to complete the two terms of the Niger Delta in Aso Rock, based on the Adamawa agreement between Jonathan and PDP leaders from the North that he was not going to contest in 2015. That was in the build up to 2011 elections. Amaechi left PDP in 2013 by November, only when he realized that Jonathan was going to contest for second term, situation that would have put his ambition in jeopardy. Exactly, the same thing is happening now with Wike. He wants to be President of Nigeria and he is obsessed with that his ambition. That's why he was desperate to be the vice of Atiku. Now, his plan is to support and rally support for Tinubu in 2027 so that Tinubu as recompense will support him in 2031 to become the vice president when a Northener will emerge as president. That's the game. Even Amaechi has not dropped his ambition but he is more calculative. My dear brother, that's the Nigerian politician. They think long ahead of us.

[@momohcalvin988]

I will give him that he says it as it is

[@uwagboefrancis8450]

My fear of God got me.

[@Ikeperiod]

We are talking of what Otti is doing and you are taking us back to Amaechi

[@florenceflourish6367]

Ex Governor Rotimi Ameachi.....walahi, i don forget day person like that still dey......Sir, you have been quiet ooo......You just dey your dey sir. And how is Law school Sir? Good to see you Sir.

[@gombajiji632]

This Hon. Amaechi that was talking about Nigerians having an opportunity to vote: has Amaechi and his people allowed Nigerians to vote anytime? Haven't they hijacked the ballot boxes and written in their own choices? What is he talking about here?

[@jewelofnashville1726]

Hmmm... ikiri. Good to see u sir

[@davidnwaeze7890]

Great man and man of the people!

[@uogbue]

He said “ I ALWAYS believe that I SHOULD GO TO HEAVEN “😂

[@andosehcampbel5701]

By telling lies always? Sacrilege! This is someone who said Dr Jonathan had a "Killer Squad" that was targeting him, El Rural, Tinubu, Buhari, etc. He knew it was a big LIE but he pushed that narrative because he was desperate to become vice president of Nigeria from 2015. Where is he today? Even in Rivers, he is almost a nobody now. Wicked Wike has outmarted him. Such is life. All those courses he is enrolling for are just evidence that he is idle.

[@sylvesterezenwata9325]

This man no know how much beans dey cost for market. moi moi 1 naria ke!

[@ROAAFOODSTUFF]

A Nigeria politician is avoiding political questions.

[@babatunde114]

One of the best Governor Rivers State have had.

[@olaoniboji]

Rotimi Amaechi: No Political Question!

[@DrTheodorKerry]

What happened to ONICHA seaport ??? You did nothing

[@Dadusb1]

Great Job Ruth & Olatorera, Perspectives Rocks👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@DOCTORCHANDUS]

He looks more rested

[@obedski08]

You may not like Amaechi but he says it as he sees it and that is something to say about him

[@el-rayjapheth6287]

The opportunities in Nigeria are opportunities of corruption, religiosity, coercive control, and committing crimes.

[@KesterEkekwe-dy6wy]

Completed Port Harcourt Maiduguri rail line? This is NOT TRUE.

[@Fuchihi]

Listening to this very interview have renew my hope in Nigeria, Honestly Amechi is great thinker, I have believed that no how someone decides to travel out, never give up on Nigeria, because Nigeria 🇳🇬 have great opportunities for any body to become anything, but in Abroad if you are not brave and smart you will end up being a cleaner or working menial jobs all the days of your life, therefore the motivation is never give up on Nigeria, because is a land full of potentials and opportunities Honestly!!!

[@perfectingthesaintsglobal]

Amaechi you say you are saying the truth, Wike also says he is saying the truth. What kind of truth does Ikwerre people of Rivers-Igbo tell? I say ... your answer is as good as mine 😊

[@momodumuti6414]

Nothing like rivers Igbo Oga go way with dis your rubbish 🤬 thinking 🤔

[@angelicakweku5293]

​@@momodumuti6414 When they call Chinaza philips, does that include the Ikweres?

[@jonathanchikwendu6413]

​@@momodumuti6414there is

[@ighomononia1795]

Wike chased him out of town politically

[@agbojoadebola7428]

Hmmmm the elites will not let you join the elite class, you will have to push yourself there

[@alexandermokele7076]

I respect this man a lot. Thank you for inspiring us Ameachi

[@chidiebereemmanuel7890]

I love Rotimi Chibuike Amechi.

[@stankwus8679]

I just like Amaechi for his humour, simplicity, blunt, and humility. I am glad he is very preoccupied with his academics and continued to develop himself. It was nice seeing him again. Thanks for bringing him on your program.

[@havgresohgr9419]

A former governor and minister believes that a citizens destiny is to be killed. We've had opportunities to vote, and politicians like Amaechi opportunities to get sworning in even when they never contested.

[@ufobrownsugar7948]

Ruth Osime wow!

[@austingbenoba5598]

Amaechi is a treaky man, always dodging question that will reveal his inner agenda. He needs to answer political questions.

[@realtv1715]

What is wrong with some Nigerians. How Nigerians forget that politicians like this act normal now cos they are not in power,but once they into power you see thier realself. Evil,treaky,greedy,thievery,dishonest and power toxic. Ameachi should get out.

[@ejehoscar5605]

This man looks good

[@eunicegotip]

He looks more fresh and younger now.

[@oluomle8431]

You have been in Politics for more than 20yrs, but u do not want to talk about it. Why are dis politicians referring to themselves as elites?..

[@matthew_inari]

Amaechi is so scared of saying what he had to say😅😅😅😅😅

[@odionprince7778]

Congratulations Sir, nice one

[@dpkrukrubo]

Also, these questions are daft.

[@sunnyudohsu]

Very mature man.

[@Ugo528]

Vote for a drug baron and certificate forger and expect that thing would get better ,the typical Nigerian system 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@My_2Kobo]

Everyone is now liking Amaechi but when it's time to vote Nigerians will be looking for highest bidder..

[@franklyn-valokeke269]

Nice man.

[@roncho807]

This caption should read “ Life after public thievery “!!!

[@kelvinnd6189]

A very good man

[@LigattLigatt]

What's the point of coming on air if you are scared of talking politics

[@EchenduChisalamValentine]

I love amechi

[@mckenny5171]

God bless you sir

[@lindalongjohn7098]

My leader

[@danielbagshaw1985]

The best and clean nigerian politician you can find anywhere. I love sir

[@AIRDROP-88]

Ameachi did well than wike by far. He built schools in almost all community in Rivers state and employment 70 plus persons in teaching.

[@olamideadamu9762]

Na wike be your own problem. No go face your failing life. Old Mumu

[@muhammedkabirahmed6443]

Bring El-rufai on board pls

[@lindamadu4335]

I don't know the reason why you will not answer questions pertinent to the wellbeing of the people who you were responsible for many years. You can not be in denial about the country you made yourself comfortable and be able to attend the best school.

[@oscarlight761]

After enough looting, you going to school of law to back up your looting. Una dey crazi

[@jrrynwosu8737]

20 straight years this man have been in government and nothing to speak to as a legacy. He was flipping all around Nigeria shouting railway railway for 8yrs with no rail. 8yrs as a governor with portholes everywhere in PH. 8 yrs as speaker with no remarkable law to protect and propel his people

[@peterj8623]

You are not ashamed saying in public that you failed two papers in your exam. It is quite unfortunate in your eight years as minister you did not attract any federal present in the southern part of Nigeria what a shame

[@kay6257]

Ashamed of what, is it not more honorable to admit he failed rather than lying that he passed

[@edototheworldtv4065]

If no political questions why the interview? Is politics not part of his life? Rubbish.

[@uzochukwudi9875]

Arise wants him to tell the world that he is now a lawyer and better prepared to defend what he stole from Nigerians.

[@Evans-w8u]

@@uzochukwudi9875 Report him to EFCC if you have any evidence that he stole money while in office. Nobody is good enough for you people.

[@ayibasoko9052]

My take exactly..

[@oddyodion3014]

Them dey select questions to ask this thief! Why force him to be interviewed? Who want to hear from him? Anyway he just want to inform wike that he is now a lawyer..Indialla

[@Caroline-n5v]

6 mounth law school and then call to bar ?just like that ,nigeria is a place were must politicians are lawyer but the country still remain lawless.

[@chidic.ifeachor7301]

Even criminals want to make heaven 😂

[@philipojomo4846]

Wow Ruth is 60 … indeed “black don’t crack”

[@aliyushuaibu4447]

Amaechi don chop that woman in white 😂😂😂

[@ememifon1874]

😂😂😂 na wa for you o

[@kinzoogbugo1891]

How you take know?

[@aliyushuaibu4447]

@@kinzoogbugo1891 the kind familiarity she dey talk to am with go make you know 😄

[@aliyushuaibu4447]

@@ememifon1874 you sef reason am na abi 😂🤣. She’s too comfortable lol

[@ememifon1874]

They’re friends that’s why. I don’t know about the other thing 😅

[@Drengy332]

Amechi you deprived SE & SS of National rail lines, posterity will surely judge you😮

[@DOCTORCHANDUS]

Will you sell moinmoin to 1million Nigerians EVERYDAY Sir?? Very insenstive suggestion Sir

[@Boss_Pete]

I see Nigerians saying they love Amaechi. That’s why Nigeria is a terrible place. Just bcos of one convincing interview that Amaechi granted, we have forgiven him for whatever crime he may have committed. Until he is thoroughly audited while in office and comes out clean, we should not rush to sing the praise of any Nigerian elite. They are all beds of a feather

[@impact223]

AMAECHI IS THE WORST POLITICIANS IN NIGERIA, MOST NIGERIANS ARE CONFUSED TO SOMEONE WHO LOOTED RIVERS MONEY TO FUND APC IS GOOD, NOTHING TO SHOW FOR 8 YEARS MISRULE IN RIVERS

[@successmbato7152]

Oga shut up

[@DrTheodorKerry]

Stop calling numbers how can you say we are 200 million in Nigeria, a country that not up to 150 million.. you just make up numbers

[@trendybrowne]

The man the the direct opposite of wike

[@legendmusa9567]

They fact that they had to read out all the questions just made the interview very boring