Will Gov Rotimi Ameachi Run For President in 2015?

Gov Amaechi And Gov Kwankwachi

As the national primaries of Nigeria’s main opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC) approach, there are strong and reliable indications from within the party that Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi is likely to emerge as the party’s presidential candidate with his running mate being Kano state governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Although, Lagos state governor, Raji Fashola is also being considered for the vice position. Powerful sources within the party confirmed this likely combination but party spokespersons refused comments when approached by newsmen.

MUST READ : PRESS STATEMENT RELEASED WHEN GOVERNOR AMAECHI WAS DETAINED

This is a long on guys... 

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.

Rivers State ALGON Threatens to Sue FG for Continuously Harassing Governor Ameachi

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Rivers State has threatened to sue the Federal Government over what it described as the continued harassment of Governor Chibuike Amaechi.

Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt  Thursday evening on the news of the 'detention' of Amaechi by soldiers in Ondo state, Chairman of Rivers State chapter of ALGON, Mr. Oji Ngorfa, said members of the association were shocked and miffed at the prevention of Amaechi from  Ekiti State.

He stated that the governor, like any other citizen of Nigeria, did not need any invitation or clearance from any‎ body to be in Ekiti and wondered why the governor should be singled out for harassment.

According to Ngorfa, "This is the third time Governor Amaechi will be so embarrassed. We will resist this impunity and will challenge it, even if it means going to the courts”.

Can they Really do that or is Mr Oji just talking to impress the press?