Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, has voiced his dissatisfaction with Nigerians, particularly the youth, for their silence in the face of worsening economic conditions.
Speaking in an interview with Igbere TV, Amaechi expressed surprise that there have been no mass protests despite the significant rise in the cost of living and increasing economic hardship.
Amaechi highlighted his frustration with the passive attitude of Nigerians, especially at a time when many are facing high inflation, skyrocketing prices of essential goods, and the impact of subsidy removal. He criticized the lack of public outrage, stressing that Nigerians should be actively voicing their displeasure with the current state of the economy.
“People should be angry because you cannot see a group of people stealing your money without doing anything. I am really angry with the citizens because they are not doing anything,” Amaechi said, expressing his disappointment at the lack of action from the public.
He further reflected on the high cost of living, using the rising price of diesel as a prime example of how inflation is affecting everyday life. According to Amaechi, even basic commodities have become unaffordable for many Nigerians.
“Look at what happened in Edo State, should any politician be campaigning in Edo State? See, some of us cannot afford to buy diesel again because it’s costly,” he added, pointing out the growing economic struggles faced by the average Nigerian.
Amaechi, who served as a minister under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, voiced his disappointment at the lack of protests, particularly from the youth, whom he expected to lead demonstrations against the high cost of living. “I expected youths to storm different streets and protest against the high cost of living, but I have not seen anything that shows that they are serious,” he remarked.
