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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation, on Saturday said Nigerians should stop distracting him with 2023 politics.<\/p>\n

Amaechi said he is not a politician, hence should be allowed to carry out his duties as a minister.<\/p>\n

The former governor of Rivers State, who appeared on Arise Television was reacting to questions on his purported 2023 presidential ambition.<\/p>\n

The minister pointed out that he was currently focused on ensuring that railway projects are delivered across Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Amaechi said mischief-makers misinterpreted his recent visit to Taraba State for a wedding mean the flag-off of his presidential campaign.<\/p>\n

According to Amaechi: \u201cI went to Taraba for a wedding. At the end of the wedding, if you see plenty news that was out of Taraba. Mischievously, it was reported that I went to campaign, campaign to do what?<\/p>\n

\u201cThe election is about two years plus away, am I that rich even if I have ambition? I have told you, can you people allow me do my work?<\/p>\n

\u201cI am the Minister for Transport and that is my responsibility, nobody should keep talking to me about politics, that was why I said on several occasions that I am not a politician. Please allow me do my work.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation, on Saturday said Nigerians should stop distracting him with 2023 politics. Amaechi said he is not a politician, hence should be allowed to carry out his duties as a minister. 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