Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that his record in office remains untainted, adding that he never stole from the public purse.
He urged anyone who feels otherwise or believes he has deceived them to come forward and challenge him.
The ex-Rivers State governor made the remarks on Thursday while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s prime programme, Politics Today.
“I never stole anything in politics. I don’t drive a Rolls-Royce. I’m not in opposition because Tinubu didn’t give me an appointment. I’m not interested in any appointment.
“If there’s anyone who says Amaechi deceived them, let them come forward. If there was corruption in my tenure, let them come forward. I’m waiting,” he said.
Speaking further, he dismissed claims that he is opposing the administration of President Bola Tinubu because he did not get a ministerial appointment.
Amaechi insisted that his criticism of the president is not personal, adding that he would have been the first to sing the President’s praises if he believed the administration was performing well.
He asserted that while former President Muhammadu Buhari did not achieve all his goals, he still performed better than the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“Not everything was achieved. Buhari will tell you that he did not achieve all that he planned for. But then, he was better than the current government by all standards.
“If Tinubu was doing well, I’d be the first to sing his praises. I feel ashamed for a President commissioning 16 kilometres of road, that’s what a local government chairman should be doing,” he stated.
Speaking on his ability to lead Nigeria, Amaechi, who is part of the ongoing coalition talks, declared that he has what it takes to deliver results where the current government is failing.
“Of course, can I lead Nigeria? Yes. I have led as a Speaker, and I was one of the best Speakers in this country.
“Nigerians would not have been this hungry if I had become President. There is absolutely no way we would have this level of insecurity under me,” he said.