Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, has criticized Nigerians, stating that they show little reaction to significant issues.
In a widely circulated video, Amaechi spoke at an event in Lagos State, marking his first major appearance since the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections, where he came second to Bola Tinubu, who later emerged as the winner of the presidential poll.
Regarding alleged certificate forgery, Amaechi remarked that politicians seldom deny accusations of theft or forging school and NYSC certificates. However, he pointed out that Nigerians still vote for such politicians.
Amaechi expressed his frustration, noting that in other places, serious issues that could trigger mass protests are addressed, but in Nigeria, such matters are often overlooked by the populace, who, in his view, do not take matters seriously.
“Nigerians don’t react to anything. Has any politician told you he is not a thief? You are shouting ‘forgery’; forgery. Which politician told you he didn’t forge? Which politician told you they went to university? Which politician told you she served in NYSC? And which politician told you he has his certificate?” he inquired.
“Nigerians know and still vote for them, so what’s your problem? No, tell me, what’s your problem? Tell me, why should I speak when there’s already nothing new?
“Nothing bothers Nigerians, so why should I waste my time? I chose to stay in the house quietly. I chose not to speak again because Nigerians will do nothing.
“Nigerians are committing suicide. Instead of finding solutions to your problems, you’re committing suicide.
“I’m praying for you every day that you should continue to commit suicide so that by the time I wake up one day, all of you have died so that I can now reap the benefits of your death by taking those things.”