Former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated why he stormed the ‘Occupy the National Assembly’ protest with his son.
Speaking at the protest ground on Tuesday, Amaechi said he came with his son, who is a medical doctor, in case the demonstration turns violent and injuries are sustained.
According to the former Rivers State governor, he also came with his son to demonstrate his belief that during major protests, leaders should be at the forefront with their families.
He urged Nigerians to rise up, adding that all opposition parties ought to be on the streets to protest the Senate’s decision.
Amaechi alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is opposed to electronic transmission of election results because it fears losing elections.
“I believe that the opposition parties should come out—PDP, ADC, everybody should be out—to protest against the attempt of one party.
“If we come out, and they say the opposition has hijacked (the protest), what is APC doing? Are they not hijacking? What are they afraid of? I thought they said they have 31 governors. Tinubu is not Jonathan. The only way a good politician will know he has done well is by the people,” he said.