Rotimi Amaechi

Rotimi Amaechi

politician Nigeria

Rotimi Amaechi is a former Minister of Transportation in Nigeria and a prominent political figure. He has been critical of President Bola Tinubu's administration, making remarks that have sparked controversy and backlash from current government officials, particularly regarding the state of governance and development in Nigeria.

Born on May 27, 1965 (60 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
2,553,556
Power
5,550$
Sentiment
5.44
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 18 5.44 0.95% +30% 206,139,589 2,553,556 $448,000 5,550$
Totals 18 206,139,589 2,553,556 $448,000 5,550$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Rotimi Amaechi has criticised the current chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu. 4

The Punch: APC Couldn't Have Won 2015 Election Under Current INEC Chair

Nigeria Nigeria: The former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that he will not stoop to the level of a child by exchanging insults with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. 5

The Punch: 'I don’t engage in childish insults'

Nigeria Nigeria: Rotimi Amaechi is labeled by the APC as a failed politician who has not addressed poverty during his long political career. 2

The Punch: APC blasts Atiku, Amaechi, El-Rufai as failed politicians desperate for power

Nigeria Nigeria: Amaechi commented on the state of the economy, stating, 'We’re all hungry, all of us are.' 4

The Punch: Amaechi hungry for power, not food', Wike tackles ex-minister

Nigeria Nigeria: Buratai praised Amaechi, his longtime friend, for his consistent engagement in national affairs and his influential role in shaping Nigeria’s future. 8

The Punch: Buratai Backs Tinubu’s Economic Reforms at Amaechi’s Event

Nigeria Nigeria: Rotimi Amaechi has revealed that he would have pursued some of President Bola Tinubu’s current policies if he were at the helm of Nigeria. 5

The Punch: Amaechi backs Tinubu’s policies but says masses not benefitting

Nigeria Nigeria: Rotimi Amaechi, a former Minister of Transportation, argued that Nigerian leaders are not the root of the country’s problems, blaming the citizens instead. 5

The Punch: We’re working to rescue Nigeria, say Atiku, El-Rufai