stebell: ‎​M̶̲̥̅γ̲̣̣̥ guy forget those haters. d̶̲̥̅̊α̇̇̇̊τ̲̣̣̥s wat they know ‎​t̶̲̥̅̊​o̶̲̥̅̊​ do best. If they talking about fluency, then Amaechi is no where near τ̲̅ђe presido. Amaechi dat was refused admission into RSUST PH ‎​t̶̲̥̅̊​o̶̲̥̅̊​ study Law. He then went ‎​t̶̲̥̅̊​o̶̲̥̅̊​ UNIPORT ‎​t̶̲̥̅̊​o̶̲̥̅̊​ study Pol. Science. He contested for State Assembly but didn't win instead imposed by Peter Odili ‎​t̶̲̥̅̊​o̶̲̥̅̊​ contest for state Assembly. At de Assembly, members were blackmailed into choosing him as speaker. Why am i saying all these. τ̲̅ђe point is d̶̲̥̅̊α̇̇̇̊τ̲̣̣̥ he can't stand an election and win clearly unless he's helped. Lest i forget, he didn't win election in 2007, he was brought in thro de court. And yu compare him wit our president who God has bleseed frm childhood. I D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ laff una. Let me ‎​♍åƙε̲̣̣̣̥ something ‎clear ​t̶̲̥̅̊​o̶̲̥̅̊​ y'all. There is no crisis in Ph. Even if there is, it will never affect de outcome of 2015 if GEJ wants ‎​t̶̲̥̅̊​o̶̲̥̅̊​ contest. Majority of peeps in de state are solidly behind de presido. So, Amaechi shud grant enough interviews as he likes no problem. Why has he not talk ‎​t̶̲̥̅̊​o̶̲̥̅̊​ de Naija press all dis while? Cos he feels they are not Ǥ☺☺Đ enough abi. Fresh Air Tins on ♍Ɣ mind Jare

patience J.:
if na uncle jo na dat im mafian hat we go dey see.

bloggernaija: This guy is far more articulate , refined ,cultured ,opinionated ,principled and knowledgeable than the fella under the rock and his shepopotamus wife.
Anybody wondering why people in the SW are rooting for him should take the above as some of the reason.
His response to the question about dealing with militancy is what you expect from truly educated strong and civilised leader .
You do not reward criminality with gifts.
Saro wiwa ,wole Soyinka gani fawehimi - freedom fighter
Dokubo ,tompolo - criminals

You also see him dance around entrapping question from which would have made him accuse the federal government led by GEJ.

Now
The question is
Why did OBJ ,after having worked with the likes of ribabu , Raphael ndukwe,ekwesili ,amaechi and with nigeria having a lot of professionals excelling overseas ,chose umaru and this "PHD " lecturer (a typical, lazy ,nigerian civil service salary earner with no record of achievement,drive and who lacks the modern outlook required to govern in this iPad age.
Not much different was his choice of associating with the likes of Akala,adedibu ,agagu,Uba etc.
Believe me. If amaechi is pitted against Jonathan. Amaechi will win 10 times out of 10.
If Jonathan likes it or not ,he will become [b]irrelevant like obasanjo [/b]once his time is over.
Amaechi will dominate that part of the country just like tinubu .
The fools were busy abusing Soyinka without realising that the man has friends and status in very high places and the ability to use his contact to focus the international press on Nigeria and rivers state.
Even the stupid Abacha lived to regret
The British government has already picked up on the 1 billion dollars Malabo oil racket between GEJ ,Madueke and ikimi

N.B
I Have just shown excerpts of this interview and Jonathan's CNN interview to some Oyinbo friends.
I told them to guess ,"which of the two is a PHD holder"?
Your guess is as good as theirs
The four of them chose amaechi.

Ozonna:

How can they see these missteps when they are just blinded by hate for Pres GEJ

sincerenigerian: The Amaechi guy is eloquent, charismatic and presidential. He looks calm, in-charge, and knowledgeable. He has his facts to issues being discussed.

Amaechi will make a good Nigerian President.

sincerenigerian: The Amaechi guy is eloquent, charismatic and presidential. He looks calm, in-charge, and knowledgeable. He has his facts to issues being discussed.

Amaechi will make a good Nigerian President.

Donian007: Listen ya'll, I am a real Kalabari man, full Rivers man but not a PortHarcourt boy. That said, was it not Peter Odili, Chibuike Amaechi, Tonye Harry, Abiye Sekibo and co that sponsored cult groups that turned Rivers State upside down? Up till date THE TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE that was headed by Justice Kayode Eso, and members such as Most Revd. I. C. O. Kattey can not tell us who did what. Marshal Harry's death is still a mystery. Omehia came and when he wanted to make peace Amaechi, Wike and co conspired to remove him, they succeeded, then Amaechi started pursuing Ateke Tom because he was going to expose him. And Today God is working his purpose out and some body(Amaechi) is looking for sympathy. MOST OF YOU POSTING HERE KNOW NOTHING ABOUT RIVERS STATE, ITS THE PAST HUNTING THE EVIL ONE AND THEY ARE SEEKING REFUGE IN THE DEVIL'S ARMS. Most assembly members, LGA chairmen, councillors, state reps and senators were never elected but handpicked, their elections were arranged by the Governor, and so we arrived at a RUBBER-STAMP STATE ASSEMBLY, IMPUNITY and AUTHORITARIANSM, anyone who says, ".....NO UR EXCELLENCY BUT"..... Is suspended, sacked and witch-hunted. Kasidi Ikegbidi, the chairman of Ahoada was indicted in 2011 for corruption but the state assembly did nothing rather their biase was revealed when they unconstitionally sacked Timothy Nsirim on the orders of Amaechi who himself has been known to be directly, personally and unconstitutionally suspending LGA chairmen. Wards traditional Chiefs in Obio Akpor have warned Amaechi's Caretaker Chairman Chikeordi who is planning a "town hall meeting" to stay clear their villages else would be held responsible for whatever befalls him, insisting they never elected him and so does not recognise him. Rivers People are grateful to Amaechi for the little development he has brought but before even thinking of forgiving and forgetting his past against them he is once more opening old wounds by conspiring the downfall of one their own(GEJ) in the name of ambition, rights and a voice which himself(Amaechi) is not letting his people have.

Donian007: Listen ya'll, I am a real Kalabari man, full Rivers man but not a PortHarcourt boy. That said, was it not Peter Odili, Chibuike Amaechi, Tonye Harry, Abiye Sekibo and co that sponsored cult groups that turned Rivers State upside down? Up till date THE TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE that was headed by Justice Kayode Eso, and members such as Most Revd. I. C. O. Kattey can not tell us who did what. Marshal Harry's death is still a mystery. Omehia came and when he wanted to make peace Amaechi, Wike and co conspired to remove him, they succeeded, then Amaechi started pursuing Ateke Tom because he was going to expose him. And Today God is working his purpose out and some body(Amaechi) is looking for sympathy. MOST OF YOU POSTING HERE KNOW NOTHING ABOUT RIVERS STATE, ITS THE PAST HUNTING THE EVIL ONE AND THEY ARE SEEKING REFUGE IN THE DEVIL'S ARMS. Most assembly members, LGA chairmen, councillors, state reps and senators were never elected but handpicked, their elections were arranged by the Governor, and so we arrived at a RUBBER-STAMP STATE ASSEMBLY, IMPUNITY and AUTHORITARIANSM, anyone who says, ".....NO UR EXCELLENCY BUT"..... Is suspended, sacked and witch-hunted. Kasidi Ikegbidi, the chairman of Ahoada was indicted in 2011 for corruption but the state assembly did nothing rather their biase was revealed when they unconstitionally sacked Timothy Nsirim on the orders of Amaechi who himself has been known to be directly, personally and unconstitutionally suspending LGA chairmen. Wards traditional Chiefs in Obio Akpor have warned Amaechi's Caretaker Chairman Chikeordi who is planning a "town hall meeting" to stay clear their villages else would be held responsible for whatever befalls him, insisting they never elected him and so does not recognise him. Rivers People are grateful to Amaechi for the little development he has brought but before even thinking of forgiving and forgetting his past against them he is once more opening old wounds by conspiring the downfall of one their own(GEJ) in the name of ambition, rights and a voice which himself(Amaechi) is not letting his people have.

romeo: I didn't know that "State Govt. doing water, NDC doing water, Local Govt. doing water" is eloquence. Educated illiterates!!

Donian007: Listen ya'll, I am a real Kalabari man, full Rivers man but not a PortHarcourt boy. That said, was it not Peter Odili, Chibuike Amaechi, Tonye Harry, Abiye Sekibo and co that sponsored cult groups that turned Rivers State upside down? Up till date THE TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE that was headed by Justice Kayode Eso, and members such as Most Revd. I. C. O. Kattey can not tell us who did what. Marshal Harry's death is still a mystery. Omehia came and when he wanted to make peace Amaechi, Wike and co conspired to remove him, they succeeded, then Amaechi started pursuing Ateke Tom because he was going to expose him. And Today God is working his purpose out and some body(Amaechi) is looking for sympathy. MOST OF YOU POSTING HERE KNOW NOTHING ABOUT RIVERS STATE, ITS THE PAST HUNTING THE EVIL ONE AND THEY ARE SEEKING REFUGE IN THE DEVIL'S ARMS. Most assembly members, LGA chairmen, councillors, state reps and senators were never elected but handpicked, their elections were arranged by the Governor, and so we arrived at a RUBBER-STAMP STATE ASSEMBLY, IMPUNITY and AUTHORITARIANSM, anyone who says, ".....NO UR EXCELLENCY BUT"..... Is suspended, sacked and witch-hunted. Kasidi Ikegbidi, the chairman of Ahoada was indicted in 2011 for corruption but the state assembly did nothing rather their biase was revealed when they unconstitionally sacked Timothy Nsirim on the orders of Amaechi who himself has been known to be directly, personally and unconstitutionally suspending LGA chairmen. Wards traditional Chiefs in Obio Akpor have warned Amaechi's Caretaker Chairman Chikeordi who is planning a "town hall meeting" to stay clear their villages else would be held responsible for whatever befalls him, insisting they never elected him and so does not recognise him. Rivers People are grateful to Amaechi for the little development he has brought but before even thinking of forgiving and forgetting his past against them he is once more opening old wounds by conspiring the downfall of one their own(GEJ) in the name of ambition, rights and a voice which himself(Amaechi) is not letting his people have.

ibietela2:

Iminabo imiete..... Tamuno iboma

tokunboh: May you remain blessed, chief. You are one of the few people that have been objective on this thread. This interview brought Amaechi's ignorance to the fore.
I don't know what people take eloquence to be - Eloquence is simply fluent, strong and persuasive speaking.
Was Rotimi Amaechi eloquent? No, he might have spoken english fluently but his delivery was poor, weak and not persuasive.
He gave a lot of vague responses and usual rhetoric to questions asked.

3.15 - On how to address insecurity through education - The solution he absolutely agreed with is the northern governors setting aside 2percent of their resources for education (spending 2percent out of 100percent on education is what Gov Amaechi thinks is best for northern states education - That's his ignorance on display again.

4.15 - On how to address unemployment: ..... one of the ways of addressing it is Agriculture.. Rivers State Government is looking at Agriculture, Agriculture will then address the uneducated class...wtf!!! Does that make any sense at all? !!!

7.15 - On the reasons why the Petroleum Industry Bill(PIB) has not been passed: .... He commended the present national assembly for being patriotic (They have not been able to pass PIB into law during the 2 legislative years that they have been at the national assembly, yet he called them patriotic ffs.) The only example Ameachi could cite as one of the reasons for the delay in passing the PIB is the power PIB would give to the minister of petroleum.

12.35 - When asked on his opposition to amnesty granted to Niger Delta militants and if he has any alternative to amnesty: He could not offer any alternative . He then proceeded to equate amnesty granted to Niger Delta militants to amnesty request for Boko haram - How shallow? (The anchor now went ahead to lecture him on how amnesty has reduced violence and restored peace in Rivers State - That is so disappointing.

For the remainder of the interview, Ameachi just dwelt on technicalities rather than solid facts.
With the above amongst other numerous missteps that portrayed him as being shallow, how can you tell me he did well on this interview. We should learn how to analyze things based on substance and content.

Donian007: Listen ya'll, I am a real Kalabari man, full Rivers man but not a PortHarcourt boy. That said, was it not Peter Odili, Chibuike Amaechi, Tonye Harry, Abiye Sekibo and co that sponsored cult groups that turned Rivers State upside down? Up till date THE TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE that was headed by Justice Kayode Eso, and members such as Most Revd. I. C. O. Kattey can not tell us who did what. Marshal Harry's death is still a mystery. Omehia came and when he wanted to make peace Amaechi, Wike and co conspired to remove him, they succeeded, then Amaechi started pursuing Ateke Tom because he was going to expose him. And Today God is working his purpose out and some body(Amaechi) is looking for sympathy. MOST OF YOU POSTING HERE KNOW NOTHING ABOUT RIVERS STATE, ITS THE PAST HUNTING THE EVIL ONE AND THEY ARE SEEKING REFUGE IN THE DEVIL'S ARMS. Most assembly members, LGA chairmen, councillors, state reps and senators were never elected but handpicked, their elections were arranged by the Governor, and so we arrived at a RUBBER-STAMP STATE ASSEMBLY, IMPUNITY and AUTHORITARIANSM, anyone who says, ".....NO UR EXCELLENCY BUT"..... Is suspended, sacked and witch-hunted. Kasidi Ikegbidi, the chairman of Ahoada was indicted in 2011 for corruption but the state assembly did nothing rather their biase was revealed when they unconstitionally sacked Timothy Nsirim on the orders of Amaechi who himself has been known to be directly, personally and unconstitutionally suspending LGA chairmen. Wards traditional Chiefs in Obio Akpor have warned Amaechi's Caretaker Chairman Chikeordi who is planning a "town hall meeting" to stay clear their villages else would be held responsible for whatever befalls him, insisting they never elected him and so does not recognise him. Rivers People are grateful to Amaechi for the little development he has brought but before even thinking of forgiving and forgetting his past against them he is once more opening old wounds by conspiring the downfall of one their own(GEJ) in the name of ambition, rights and a voice which himself(Amaechi) is not letting his people have.

Policewoman: All that glitters is not gold.

Fadelex: well I've never watched the interview, that's one tin I like about dis forum, there's objectivity which means we are human cuz it's only 1000 computers will execute ctrl + v as paste.... back to d topic, one of the qualities that makes a leader acceptable is his speech delivery, that's y people love Obama, bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan and so on. you can't deliver what you don't understand unless you wanna disgrace yourself, some people are sayin president goodluck is a scientist but what about Benjamin Carson? he's a neurosurgeon and a best seller, his speeches were smooth and convincing.. I think the president should hire a good speaker to train him, I was actually rooting for the president in d 2011 election but he lost my vote the moment he backed out of NN24 debate, I wanna see my president in charge.. as for 2015, I'm still watching.., for me I will choose my candidate based on his performance on d debate, american presidential aspirants attended more than 50 debates in d run up to election..so u need to be sound intellectually b4 u can win

ibietela2:

Dude give our prof some respects and stop comparing him with your useless country politricks

1forall:

I'll take your highlighted advise and rebut your analysis based on its substance and content :

1.It's actually the FG's responsibility to take care of education nationwide. In addition, the states involved themselves have a budget (likely mis-applied) for education.

Sincere 9gerian:
I say a very loud and deafening AMEN.

Now to you, may God work your life and that of your unborn generation the same way past leaders ruled this country in the last 3 to 4 decades.