The controversial appointment of former PDP stalwart Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory has been making waves, as Wike defiantly declared his satisfaction with serving under President Bola Tinubu, despite the political tensions and speculations surrounding his appointment.
In a no-holds-barred speech delivered during the PDP Congress in Rivers State, Wike defended his decision to work with the APC-led administration, dismissing the suggestion that he was merely rewarded for his role in undermining Atiku Abubakar’s presidential bid in 2023.
The former Rivers State Governor also used the platform to chastise the PDP governors who threw their support behind his estranged godson, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, during a caucus meeting in Taraba.
Wike spared no words in his criticism, warning these governors that they will “never see peace again” if they continued to interfere in Rivers State’s internal affairs. His scathing rhetoric underscored the deep-seated animosity within the party, as members struggled to navigate the complexities of their new political reality.
Wike’s message to the PDP governors was clear: if they persisted in undermining his authority within the party, he would bring the fight to their doorsteps. He was prepared to unleash a political storm that would shake the very foundations of the PDP and leave no state unscathed.
The tensions within the party reflect the larger political landscape in Nigeria, where power dynamics shift rapidly and allegiances are constantly tested. For Wike, his decision to join forces with the APC may have been a strategic move, positioning himself at the center of power in the country’s new political order.
Reference and Citations:
- Naija News – Anyone Angry I’m working for Tinubu should ‘Hug Transformer -Wike
- Legit News – I will put fire in your states – Wike warns Govs over control of Rulers PDP structure.
- Daily post – They Love Tinubu at night – Wike slams PDP govs.
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