The Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Nuhu Mohammadu Sanusi, has declared his support for presidential aspiration of Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.
The Emir endorsed the minister when the latter paid him a consultation visit at his palace on Tuesday.
The monarch averred that Amaechi stood head and shoulders above other aspirants who have declared interest in the country’s highest office.
He noted that Amaechi has all the qualities of leadership needed to lead Nigeria.
The Emir said, “He is an honest man, and whatever you say about him, you cannot change the fact that he is an honest man. He is a confident person. Wherever you see him you know he is the meaning of total confidence. These are qualities of leadership.
“These are things that we need in a leader especially today, people who are confident, who can face realities and challenges. He is resilient. His resilience I will tell you also, if Amaechi wants to achieve something, by whatever means, he will find a way to get it done, because he is a communicator.
“This is why I have endorsed him. I have high regard for him and I have confidence in his executive capacity. He is fully competent, being a speaker twice. He is most qualified.”
He recalled that Amaechi as Governor of Rivers State fought insecurity to a standstill and also improved the lives of his people,” the Emir said.
He added, “In Nigeria, we are always carried away by tribal, political and other issues but here’s a Nigerian that I know, and Amaechi is a true Nigerian who is detribalized. He provided a place for Muslims to worship in Rivers State which I understand are been destroyed after he left, he endured all the humiliations targeted at making the Muslims feel unwanted in Port Harcourt, and I also know that God will reward him.
“These are the problems that are facing our country today. My knowledge and understanding of this gentleman man, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation is that he has what it takes to fight insurgency.
“I am sure he would do this better now if he becomes the President. With all the resources available, he would use it to fight insurgency and other vices that are affecting us, particularly here in the North.”
He further stated that “He (Amaechi) is a bridge builder and he is a man who is always meeting people. About 16 years ago, this council decided to adopt children from Rivers State, particularly from his local government area, Ikwerre.
“We adopted the 16 children, put them in school with my own children, most of them are graduates, some are married now, and when I told him, he was very grateful and I have high regard for him and I have confidence in his capabilities.
“So, he knows what to do, he is not a new hand, and he won’t bother himself buying houses and building houses, and so, he is fully most qualified for the job.
Earlier, Transportation Minister Chibuike Amaechi said he was at the Emir’s Palace to solicit the support of the Emir and people of Dutse and Jigawa State in the forthcoming APC Presidential primaries.
