Former Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Dr Samuel Okechukwu Nwanosike, has warned that it may be difficult for former governor Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, to secure victory in the state in the 2027 general elections.
Nwanosike, a known loyalist of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, made the remarks in a video from a political gathering that has gone viral.
He accused Amaechi of failing to adequately develop or empower the Ikwerre people despite benefiting from their political support and occupying several influential positions over the past two decades.
According to Nwanosike, Amaechi served twice in the Rivers State House of Assembly, secured the support of Ikwerre people to become governor on two occasions and later served as a minister for two terms.
He alleged that instead of using his positions to advance the interests of the Ikwerre people, Amaechi turned against some of his former allies.
“Amaechi was in the House of Assembly two times. Ikwerre people supported him to be governor two times and he was a minister for two tenures.
“Instead of helping the Ikwerre people, he decided to destroy even his friends. Yet he believes that it’s only him that is from Ikwerre Local Government,” Nwanosike said.
He also warned Amaechi’s political camp against returning to Rivers State until the Supreme Court determines which faction of the ADC should be recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“We are here to tell the world and his political faction that until the Supreme Court decides which faction of the ADC is to be recognised by INEC, they should not bother coming home. E go red,” he said.
Nwanosike further declared that the political contest ahead of the 2027 elections would be intense, saying the battle would be taken beyond the streets.
“We will bring the battle to their bedroom, not the street,” he added.
His comments come amid heightened political activity and growing tensions among rival political camps in Rivers State as parties begin preparations for the 2027 elections.
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