The former Rivers State Governor and current Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has lamented the poor handling of affairs in the country under President Bola Tinubu.

Expressing his displeasure, Amaechi urged citizens to protest against the government following widespread hunger and economic hardship.

The Minister stated that due to Nigeria’s economic situation, which has left many people in uncomfortable positions, elections should not have been held.

He mentioned that he himself is affected by the hike in fuel prices and wondered how ordinary citizens are faring under such circumstances.

He said, "People should be angry and protest against politicians. They should also say elections shouldn’t be held because the rate of hunger now is high. If people like us can’t afford diesel, then imagine how other people are.”

The former Rivers governor bemoaned the election conducted in Edo State. He noted that the suffering of the people should be enough reason not to conduct the election.

"What happened in Edo shouldn’t have taken place, elections shouldn’t have been held," he added.