Wike Drinks ₦100 Million Every 2 Weeks, Enough to Build 1 Primary School – Amaechi

Rt Hon Chibuike R. Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation and prominent political figure, has publicly criticised Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike over his alleged spending on alcohol, drawing a sharp comparison to funds used for education.

Speaking to journalists and supporters, Amaechi claimed that Wike spends ₦50 million every week on alcohol, a figure reportedly confirmed by the governor’s supplier. To underscore the scale, Amaechi contrasted this with the ₦112 million cost of a primary school built in Rivers State, pointing out that Wike’s two-week drinking expenditure could fund an entire school.

“When Wike talks, it is alcohol that is talking,” Amaechi said, describing the governor’s public persona as heavily influenced by his drinking habits. He further accused Wike of shamelessness, noting a past television appearance where the governor boasted about drinking a 40-year-old expensive whiskey in the morning.

Amaechi’s remarks have reignited the debate over public officials’ personal spending versus state priorities, particularly in regions where education infrastructure remains underdeveloped. Critics argue that such displays of opulence are tone-deaf in a country grappling with inequality and public service deficits.

Supporters of Wike have defended the governor, suggesting that Amaechi’s comments are politically motivated, aimed at undermining Wike’s credibility ahead of upcoming elections. However, Amaechi insists that public officials should be held accountable for both their financial stewardship and public image.

The statements are likely to fuel further scrutiny of government spending habits in Rivers State, with civil society groups urging transparency and prioritisation of essential services like education over personal indulgence.

As the controversy grows, political analysts suggest this could become a defining issue in the discourse around governance ethics and fiscal responsibility in the state.