APC CRITICISES AMAECHI OVER CLAIM ABOUT MOTHER’S MEDICATION

The All Progressives Congress has criticised former Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi over comments about his inability to afford medication for his late mother.

In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC questioned Amaechi’s record after his years in public office and criticised his comments about the rising cost of medicines.

The party argued that Amaechi had benefited from holding public office for several years and accused him of relying heavily on political positions.

Amaechi, who is the ADC’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election, had spoken about the economic difficulties affecting families and the increasing cost of healthcare.

The APC used the comments to question his suitability for higher public office and criticised his assessment of the country’s economic situation.

The exchange comes as political parties and candidates intensify their activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Amaechi has not, in the Punch report, issued a fresh response to the APC’s criticism.

The dispute reflects the increasingly heated political exchanges between the ruling APC and opposition figures as preparations for the 2027 elections continue.