Former Minister of Transportation and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as a “messianic” figure who believes he is uniquely destined to save Nigeria. Amaechi made the remarks during an interview with Nigerian filmmaker Chude Jideonwo, where he reflected on his relationships with key political figures, Nigeria’s electoral culture, and the state of the country's democracy.