I’ll change Nigeria’s constitution, end corruption in one month as President – Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has pledged to amend the Nigerian constitution and tackle corruption head-on if elected President in 2027.

Speaking during an X space tagged ‘Weekend Politics’ on Friday, Amaechi declared that his administration would replace the concept of indigeneship with citizenship. He also vowed to end corruption within one month of assuming office or resign from his position.

“If I become President I will change the constitution from indigeneship to citizenship.

“If I do not end corruption in Nigeria within one month, I will tender my resignation.

“I challenged the present FCT minister Wike to take a walk along the streets of Port Harcourt, which will reveal who is healthy and who the people actually loved,” the ex-Rivers governor said.

Amaechi accused some influential individuals of making frequent trips to the Central Bank of Nigeria to steal funds. He further described Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the worst Chairman in the history of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

“It enrages me that those very influential among the ruling class visit CBN often to steal money, if they could use all the money they are pocketing to improve security and the economy, Nigeria wouldn’t be in such dire straits today.

“The worst INEC chairman in the history of Nigeria is Mahmood Yakubu,” he said.

On fuel subsidy, Amaechi stated he would not reverse its removal but would ensure the funds directly benefit ordinary Nigerians.

“I will not reverse the removal of subsidies. I will instead direct the funds into the pockets of Nigerians, not the elite,” he added.