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Why I Joined Politics-Rotimi Amaechi

Kennedy IgweBy Kennedy IgweMay 17, 2020Updated:May 17, 2020No Comments1 Min Read
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Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has revealed what led him to politics in Nigeria.

In an interview with The Punch, the former Rivers State governor said his father was a politician who ran for councillorship during his time.

He said he however did not join politics because he wanted to become a leader or solve Nigeria’s problem but because of unemployment.

Speaking further, Amaechi said he believed grace also played a part in it.

He added: “I actually got auditioned at the Nigeria Television Authority to be a broadcaster.

“I recall that I walked into their office then and said I wanted to see a certain person . But the person I met asked me if I had been auditioned because I had a wonderful voice. I told him I hadn’t and he asked for me to be auditioned.

“However, before the employment letter came, I was already into politics. That saved me. I would have been a broadcaster by now.”

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