Former Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of introducing a 50 per cent deduction from payments to contractors handling projects for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
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Amaechi challenged Akpabio to explain his alleged involvement in the practice, insisting that the Senate President should account for the deductions.
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He made the allegation on Saturday during the ADC campaign rally at the Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi State. His remarks followed what he described as recent comments Akpabio made against him during a visit to Port Harcourt.
The former governor also criticised President Bola Tinubu over the country’s economic situation, accusing his administration of controlling the nation’s resources while Nigerians continued to face rising living costs.
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Amaechi promised that an ADC government would restore fuel and electricity subsidies, arguing that the move would reduce the cost of goods and services and ease the financial pressure on citizens.
He also pledged that the party would tackle corruption and ensure that public funds were used to improve the welfare of Nigerians.
Addressing supporters, Amaechi urged Bauchi residents to vote for the ADC in the 2027 general elections, saying the party intended to address the economic difficulties confronting ordinary citizens.
He further advised voters to remain at their polling units after casting their ballots until votes had been counted and the results announced, in order to protect their votes.
Amaechi’s allegation that Akpabio introduced a 50 per cent deduction from NDDC contractors was made at the rally and was not independently substantiated in his remarks.
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