The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, made bold statements about his political power, declaring that “nobody can be anything” without him.
Wike, known for his assertive style, also warned of upcoming events in Rivers State that would “shock many,” while stressing that he does not engage in fights, but holds a particular disdain for “ingrates.”
Speaking during a luncheon for stakeholders in Port Harcourt on Friday night, Wike added, “there is something that will happen in this state that everybody will know. The ongoing movement is not a party movement, it is the movement that you will see, forget about their claims.”
Wike recounted his past efforts in reconciling Celestine Omehia with former Governor Dr. Peter Odili, expressing disappointment that both figures are now working against him.
He reflected on his own tumultuous political journey, stating, “if you follow my political history, it has never been easy; I have been charged for murder, for armed robbery just because of politics. There is nothing I have not passed through in my life. But I know at the end of the day we will overcome.”
Wike also addressed accusations about his intentions for Rivers State, questioning, “Is there anywhere they said about my family? So where did I want to convert Rivers State to my personal estate?”
He continued, “When my father is doing something wrong, should I not say papa this is not what you said yesterday, is that to make him cry? I ran for election in 1999, and since then till now I have never lost an election. Nobody whom I supported has ever lost an election.”
The Minister expressed no regrets about supporting President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election, criticizing those who once opposed Tinubu but now claim support.
“How can people who came out and said Governor Siminalayi Fubara cannot be governor, he cannot talk before the public, today are now the ones saying we are with you. 2007 when you fought Chibuike Amaechi, we chased you out,” Wike remarked.
Wike further pointed out contradictions in the opposition, recalling, “In 2023, you said Atiku is coming, I said where? They collected the money and kicked the man away, that the governor was killing everybody, look at me.”
“One day it will happen, when the time comes, we will know who is who. We will produce the second phase of the documentary, if they react in the next 24 hours, I will give them another one.”
