JUST IN: Ask Amaechi How Much He Gave Every Delegate? Amaechi Can’t Look Me In The Eye & Deny It – Oshiomhole

Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of Edo State and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused former presidential aspirant Rotimi Amaechi of distributing money to delegates during the APC’s 2022 presidential primary election.

In an interview with News Central TV, Oshiomhole alleged that Amaechi engaged in direct inducements to secure delegate support, asserting that the individuals who received the money are still alive and can corroborate his claims.

The former APC chairman emphasized that Amaechi would be unable to deny the accusations if confronted directly.

“Rotimi Amaechi, ask him how much he gave to every delegate. Yes, he shared money to delegates.

Those who collected, they are alive; he can’t even look me in the eye and deny it,” Oshiomhole said. “I have seen many things in life, there are people who can’t look me in the eye and talk.”

Oshiomhole’s remarks come amid lingering tensions within the APC, where internal party dynamics and rivalries from past leadership battles continue to influence political discourse. He framed his statements as a critique of Amaechi’s conduct during the 2022 primary, suggesting that such practices undermine the integrity of party processes and elections.

The former chairman described his role during the primaries as one of oversight and discipline, ensuring that party protocols were observed.

According to Oshiomhole, the alleged financial inducements by Amaechi not only violated party ethics but also threatened to compromise the credibility of the electoral outcome.

Observers note that Oshiomhole’s comments tap into broader concerns about money politics in Nigeria, particularly in party primaries where large sums are often exchanged for delegate votes. Critics argue that such practices distort democratic processes and prioritize personal gain over merit-based selection.

Oshiomhole’s statement also reinforces a narrative of accountability and transparency, as he highlighted that the delegates who allegedly received money remain credible witnesses to the transactions.

By pointing out that these individuals are “still alive” and could confirm the payments, he underscored his claim that Amaechi cannot credibly deny the allegations.

Political analysts suggest that this exchange reflects the intense rivalries within the APC, where former leaders and aspirants continue to contest influence and shape narratives ahead of future elections.

The allegations, if substantiated, could fuel further debates about ethical conduct and transparency in Nigerian political party primaries.

Rotimi Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State and a prominent figure in the APC, has not publicly responded to Oshiomhole’s latest claims.

However, past interactions between the two politicians have been marked by disagreements over leadership style, party discipline, and influence within the party hierarchy.