Amaechi came into the venue and asked all the Arewa leaders to leave the podium–Igbokwe

According to Daily Post, a notable member of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe, has shared his opinion concerning the former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi. His remarks, which focused on the character and attitude of Amaechi, have triggered different responses among party followers and political observers. Igbokwe, who is known for being outspoken on party matters, raised concerns about Amaechi’s behaviour and his role during past political campaigns in Lagos.

Joe Igbokwe reflected on an event that took place during one of the major political campaigns in Lagos, where Amaechi had attended as a representative of the president at the time. According to Igbokwe, the campaign was organised by members of the Hausa community in Lagos who supported the president. The event, which was meant to show solidarity and support, reportedly became tense when Amaechi arrived at the venue.

At the event, Amaechi allegedly asked the Arewa leaders, who had organised and were leading the programme, to vacate the podium. This directive was not well received by the Arewa community members, who reportedly stood their ground and refused to leave the stage. The incident, according to Igbokwe, exposed the difficulties in Amaechi’s approach to leadership and interaction with other political stakeholders, especially within party campaigns.

The situation reportedly turned into a standoff at the venue, with some Arewa leaders openly expressing their displeasure at the way they were treated. The atmosphere became tense, and the unexpected clash between a visiting political figure and local supporters raised questions about the coordination and mutual respect within the party’s internal arrangements. Observers believe such moments do not reflect unity, especially during crucial campaign seasons.

Joe Igbokwe, in his reaction to that event, expressed strong concerns about Amaechi’s attitude, describing it as unhelpful in building trust within the party. He stressed that temperament and character play a major role in leadership, and incidents like the one at the Lagos campaign venue do not help in promoting unity among party members and loyalists. According to him, respect among members is essential in political gatherings, especially when dealing with diverse cultural groups like the Arewa community in Lagos.

The remarks by Igbokwe have attracted reactions from different quarters within the political landscape. While some party followers believe internal issues should be resolved quietly, others see Igbokwe’s revelation as necessary, especially at a time when politicians are being assessed based on integrity and behaviour. His comments have added to the ongoing conversations within the APC regarding leadership qualities and the way party members interact with one another during official functions.

Rotimi Amaechi, a former Minister and two-time governor of Rivers State, has been one of the visible figures in the party at the national level. His political career has seen both praise and criticism over time, but recent discussions like this have brought attention to how political actors conduct themselves during engagements. The Lagos campaign incident as described by Igbokwe appears to be one of several events party insiders refer to when assessing Amaechi’s political journey and public image.

He said: “The Hausa Community in Lagos prepared a private campaign for PMB and Amechi came on behalf of the president.

“Amaechi came into the venue and asked all the Arewa leaders who organized the show to leave the podium. They refused and challenged him without measure. Amaechi has a very bad temperament.