2027: Amaechi Criticizes ADC for “You Can’t Condemn
In 2027, former Nigerian governor and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi publicly rebuked the African Development Bank (ADB) after the bank issued a statement condemning a controversial infrastructure project. Amaechi argued that the ADB’s criticism was unfounded, saying “you can’t condemn” without fully understanding the project’s economic benefits and the local context. His remarks sparked debate over the role of international lenders in African development projects. Views Nigeria