Amaechi challenged Akpabio to explain his alleged involvement in the practice, insisting that the Senate President should account for the deductions from contractors executing projects for the commission.
He made the allegation on Saturday during the ADC campaign rally at the Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi State, where he also criticised President Bola Tinubu over the country’s economic situation.
Amaechi’s accusation followed what he described as Akpabio’s recent remarks against him during a visit to Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Taking a swipe at the Senate President, the former governor said, “Akpabio, who was in Port Harcourt the other day abusing me and talking nonsense, ask him who introduced 50 per cent from contractors in NDDC. It was Akpabio.”
The former Rivers governor also accused President Tinubu of controlling the country’s resources while Nigerians continued to grapple with rising living costs and economic hardship.
He promised that an ADC government would restore fuel and electricity subsidies as part of measures to reduce the cost of living and ease the burden on households.
“We will bring back subsidy, the price of everything will go down. We know your suffering, we know there is too much money, Tinubu has collected all the money,” Amaechi said.
He further promised that the party would tackle corruption and ensure that public resources were deployed for the benefit of Nigerians.
“We will wipe out corruption. The presidential candidate told this to you. We will make sure that we hand over the money back to you so that you can stop suffering,” he said.
Amaechi urged residents of Bauchi State to support the ADC in the 2027 general elections, saying the party was committed to addressing the economic challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians.
He also urged voters to protect their votes by remaining at polling units after casting their ballots until the counting of votes was completed and results announced.
