Ex-Minister Amaechi Plots Political Statement with Grand 60th Birthday Bash in Abuja
Staff Writer
Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, is set to mark his 60th birthday in grand political fashion this Saturday, May 31, 2025, with a high-powered two-part event in Abuja that insiders say could signal a new chapter in his political playbook.
Although Amaechi turned 60 on May 27, sources close to the former governor say the real celebration is slated for the weekend—strategically timed and meticulously planned not just as a personal milestone but as a potential political statement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The celebration will kick off at 10 a.m. with a birthday lecture at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel (formerly Sheraton). Themed “Weaponization of Poverty as a Means of Underdevelopment: A Case Study of Nigeria,” the lecture is expected to draw dignitaries, thought leaders, and political heavyweights from across the country.
Later in the evening, attention will shift to the Transcorp Hilton for a lavish Birthday Gala beginning at 7 p.m., where Amaechi will host a constellation of politicians and allies—many of whom have remained loyal since his days as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly (1999–2007).
Newsheadline247 gathered that invitations have gone out to an extensive list of past and present lawmakers, including former speakers from across the country. Notably, whispers in political circles suggest that the guest list—and the tone of the events—are designed to reassert Amaechi’s relevance on the national stage amid an increasingly complex political landscape.
While President Bola Tinubu is expected to send a representative, observers note that Amaechi’s recent political isolation from the APC hierarchy and his continued rivalry with Nyesom Wike—his one-time ally turned arch-foe—have raised the stakes around his next move.
Once allies, Amaechi and Wike have become locked in a high-profile feud, worsened by a controversial power arrangement that left Wike, now a key figure in the opposition PDP, wielding significant influence in Rivers State to Amaechi’s detriment.
Those familiar with the plans describe the birthday as a “no-expense-spared” event, with full accommodations reportedly arranged for out-of-town guests. “It’s not just a party—it’s a platform,” one source hinted, suggesting that the celebrations could serve as a springboard for Amaechi’s political repositioning.
As the political class converges in Abuja this weekend, all eyes will be on Rotimi Amaechi—not just to toast his 60th birthday, but to decode the signals from what is shaping up to be one of the most politically symbolic celebrations of the year. Read More
