President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said the eight-year administration of former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, deserves public scrutiny, particularly over the cost and outcomes of projects executed during his tenure.
Akpabio made the remarks while responding to allegations by Amaechi, who accused him of introducing a 50 per cent deduction from payments to contractors handling projects for the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.
The Senate President’s position was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh.
Amaechi, who is the African Democratic Congress, ADC, vice-presidential candidate, reportedly made the allegation at a party rally in Bauchi on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Akpabio challenged the former governor to provide documentary evidence to support his claim, including contract papers, payment records, the names of affected contractors and details of the alleged transactions.
He also asked Amaechi to provide evidence linking him personally to the alleged deductions.
“Mr Amaechi is entitled to raise concerns about public administration. He is equally obliged to distinguish what he can substantiate from what he merely alleges,” the statement said.
“Allegations of wrongdoing must be supported by verifiable facts and presented to the appropriate authorities for investigation,” Akpabio said.
Turning to Amaechi’s administration between 2007 and 2015, Akpabio said the former governor’s record should also be examined, especially the cost, completion and long-term benefits of projects undertaken during the period.
He specifically mentioned the Port Harcourt monorail project and the Malaria-Free Rivers State initiative.
According to him, their implementation and outcomes raised questions about public spending and value for money.