Rivers Women Slam Wike Over Allegations Against Amaechi’s Wife
The group, through its acting president, Ichechi Welendu, was reacting to a recent claim made by the FCT Minister on a national television programme, where he alleged that the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was paying Dame Amaechi ₦4 billion monthly to train Niger Delta women.
“The entire allegation is not only laughable but an embarrassment to public discourse,” said Welendu. “It reflects either a gross misunderstanding of the NDDC’s budgetary structure or a deliberate effort to smear the name of a respected woman of substance.”
The association said the former first lady had spent her resources to uplift women in the Niger Delta and should not be subjected to public ridicule based on unfounded accusations.
RIVSWAN warned that failure by Wike to back up his allegations with proof could lead to “legitimate actions, including peaceful protests across Rivers State.” The group further urged President Bola Tinubu to caution the Minister, saying his “unguided utterances are unbecoming of a federal cabinet member.”
“Her contributions helped restore Rivers State to its cherished status as the Garden City. We stand with her,” Welendu concluded.