PRESS STATEMENT: GOVERNOR AMEACHI REGAINS FREEDOM

PRESS RELEASE

GOVERNOR AMAECHI REGAINS HIS FREEDOM

After an unwarranted attack on his person and infringement on his freedom of movement, Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has been allowed to leave Olorunsogo – Ilado, Ondo State.

Governor Amaechi was allowed to leave by road after the aircraft that carried him to Akure was impounded on superior orders. 

The governor is in high spirits and remains committed to the ideals of democratic rule and the right of all parties to a free and fair contest.

Ibim Semenitari
Commissioner of Information and Communications, Rivers State

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PRESS STATEMENT

AGAIN GOVERNOR AMAECHI AMBUSHED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SECURITY AGENTS


The Rivers State Government is concerned about the safety of Governor Amaechi who is right now being held hostage commando style by soldiers and federal government security agents in Olorunsgoilado, Ondo state. 

Governor Amaechi as Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ forum and as an APC governor and chieftain had left Port Harcourt this morning for Ekiti state where he was to join his brother governor in his last mega rally before the elections.

Governor Amaechi was ambushed and refused entry into Ekiti by military personnel acting on orders from above. He made to turn back and return to Akure where his chattered aircraft was parked but was chased and rounded by armed soldiers and security personnel in Olorunsgoilado, Ondo state. According to the captain who led the operation, he had orders not to allow the governor entry or exit.

In the meantime, the chattered aircraft that conveyed he governor has been grounded while the minsters of Defence, police Affairs and Minister of state for Defence have landed the Akure airport.  Read More after Cut.