2023: Emir Of Dutse Endorses Amaechi For President

As the Honourable Minister of Transportation and frontline APC Presidential aspirant, Rt.Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, continues his political consultations in the North, the Emir of Dutse, HRH Alhj. Nuhu Mohammadu Sanusi, has described the Minister as the best man for the country’s number one seat.

The Emir, who made the remarks at his Palace in Dutse, Jigawa State, on Tuesday, said his convictions were predicated on the Minister’s performances both as a former Governor and as a Minister.

He recalled that Amaechi, as Governor of Rivers State, fought insecurity to a standstill and also improved the lot of the masses.

He said, “In Nigeria, we are always carried away by tribal, political and other issues but there’s a Nigerian that I know; Amaechi is a true Nigerian, who is detribalized. He provided a place for Muslims for worship in Rivers State, which I understand were destroyed after he left. He endured all the humiliations targeted at making the Muslims feel unwanted in Port Harcourt, and I also know that God will reward him”.

“In this country, we are faced with distress, and part of it is by our own making, not the government. What are these issues? Job opportunities, fighting corruption, Infrastructural development and social vices such as armed robbery, banditry and so on. These are the problems that are facing our country today. My knowledge and understanding of this gentleman, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, Honourable Minister of Transportation, is that he has what it takes to fight insurgency. He did mention one; that when he was Governor, that there was criminality and other vices and he was able to control it.”

“I am sure he would do this better now if he becomes the President. With all the resources available, he would use it to fight insurgency and other vices that are affecting us, particularly here in the North.”

“He is a bridge builder and he is a man, who is always meeting people. About 16 years ago, this Council decided to adopt children from Rivers State, particularly from his Local Government Area, Ikwerre. We adopted the 16 children, put them in school with my own children, most of them are graduates, some are married now, and when I told him, he was very grateful and I have high regard for him. I have confidence in his capabilities, so he knows what to do, he is not a new hand, and he won’t bother himself buying houses and building houses, and so, he is fully most qualified for the job” the respected monarch said.

Explaining further about Amaechi, the Emir noted that it takes a man with good leadership qualities to respond swiftly to the yearnings and aspirations of the people.

“When I had about the train going to Maradi, I called Amaechi to ask why the train was not passing through Dutse, and he told me that he would do something about it. And this gentleman, three months later was able to get the approval for Dutse to be included in the Kano-Maradi rail line, this is the Rotimi Amaechi that I know, and I hope you will come back like you brought Buhari two times here to campaign for him, we hope the next visit will be when you clinch the seat” he said.

Earlier, Transportation Minister, Chibuike Amaechi, said he was at the Emir’s Palace to solicit for support of the Emir and people of Dutse in the forthcoming APC Presidential primaries.

Amaechi assured the Emir that if given the support, he would see to the commencement of the Kano-Maradi Rail project, which tranverses Dutse.

Amaechi also stressed that the issue of insecurity which is currently affecting the country would be a thing of the past.

“We have been friends since I was a Governor and it has continued till date. I have a lot of connection with Jigawa. Therefore, I will not commence my activity, my search to seek the support of Nigerians to vote for me to be the President without coming to Jigawa to see you (Emir) and the people of Jigawa State to support me and also say that we will ensure that the rail that comes to Dutse will start within the period that we are in government” he said.