Gunmen Attack Rotimi Amaechi Convoy As ADC Office, Family Home Targeted In Rivers

Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, survived an attack on his convoy on Friday along the Ubima-Omuanwa road in Ikwerre Local Government Area.

Amaechi was en route to formally register as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at his ward in Ubima when gunmen attempted to ambush his convoy. Security personnel assigned to him quickly overpowered the attackers.

Earlier in the day, unidentified individuals reportedly set parts of the ADC office in Ubima on fire and also attacked Amaechi’s family home.

After completing his registration on the ADC digital platform, Amaechi commended security operatives for thwarting the attack and called for the immediate arrest of those responsible.

He urged ADC supporters to remain peaceful and avoid any form of retaliation, stressing that the incident would not stop him from interacting with party members.

“Our role is to be calm, be peaceful. We are marching to Aso Rock. What they are doing is a distraction. It will not put food on your table,” Amaechi said.

He further emphasized, “Tell them we are hungry. People are dying every day because of hunger, and a few people are stealing our money while telling us to remain silent. We can no longer keep quiet.”

Amaechi encouraged residents of Rivers State to register with the ADC to ensure their participation in the party’s primary elections.

Attempts to reach Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, for comment on the attack were unsuccessful.