How Tinubu’s Policies Killed My Mother — Amaechi

Vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration contributed to the death of his mother.

Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State, made the allegation on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today.

The former minister stated that his mother was in good health before Tinubu assumed office, maintaining that the skyrocketing cost of pharmaceuticals following the administration’s policy shifts made it difficult to procure her required medication.

“Before Tinubu became president, my mother was healthy. Suddenly, Tinubu came and, by the time people came, I was about to buy drugs for my mother,” Amaechi said.

He made the statements while answering questions regarding his continued criticism of the government’s economic agenda and its financial impact on everyday citizens.

Amaechi also questioned the transparency surrounding savings generated from the petroleum subsidy removal, asking where the diverted funds were being allocated and whether ordinary Nigerians were experiencing any tangible benefits.

“Where are those funds that are supposed to be there as the outcome of what is called removal of subsidy? Where are they? The essence of the president removing subsidy is to improve the lives of Nigerians. Where is the money?” he asked.

The ADC chieftain noted that prevailing economic conditions have pushed basic living expenses, particularly healthcare, out of reach for many Nigerian families.

He referenced losing other close associates in recent times, asserting that the rising cost of living is taking a heavy toll on households nationwide.

Amaechi further criticized the national security situation, citing alleged police-related extrajudicial killings, and argued that citizens are confronting compounding hardships under the current leadership.

His remarks add to the ongoing political debate surrounding the socio-economic effects of the Tinubu administration’s flagship reforms, key among them the fuel subsidy removal and floating of the foreign exchange market.