Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has made a startling revelation about the 2023 presidential election. According to Amaechi, Labour Party candidate Peter Obi actually won the election in Rivers State, but the results were altered ¹.
Amaechi's Statement
During an X Space discussion on August 9, 2025, Amaechi stated, "I can agree with you to some extent that Obi won Rivers State. But I don’t know how the results were changed." This statement has reignited controversy over the outcome of the February 2023 presidential election in Rivers State ².
Official Election Results
According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared the winner in Rivers State, with 231,591 votes. Peter Obi's Labour Party polled 175,071 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) finished third with 88,468 votes ².
Implications of Amaechi's Revelation
Amaechi's comments have sparked debate about the legitimacy of the 2023 presidential election results in Rivers State. As a former governor of Rivers State and a prominent political figure, Amaechi's statement carries significant weight. His revelation has added fresh scrutiny to an election already marred by widespread allegations of irregularities ³.
Amaechi's Political Stance
Amaechi has been critical of the current political landscape in Nigeria and has vowed to tender his resignation if he doesn't eradicate corruption within one month if elected President in 2027. He also plans to change the Nigerian constitution from indigeneship to citizenship and redirect funds from subsidy removal to the pockets of Nigerians ⁴.
