Nyesom Wike Archives - Page 2 of 10

Oct

20

2024

Atiku to Wike: I Won’t Lower Myself to Your Level

News, PoliticsAtiku Abubakar, Nyesom Wike, Politics, Rivers State

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, accusing him of prioritizing personal interests over the welfare of Nigerians. This was in response to Wike’s recent remarks in Port Harcourt, where he referred to Atiku as a "rejected politician." Wike's comments followed Atiku's reaction to the recent local government elections in Rivers State, where Atiku stated that the elections had revealed that "the citizens of Rivers are astute and resolute, unwavering in their rejection of any form of political oppression, harassment, or the machinations of self-serving godfathers." Wike, seemingly dismissing Atiku’s statement, said,…

Oct

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rivers State Crisis: Stakeholders Call for Tinubu’s Intervention

Amos Oge Kalu, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Emeka Kalu, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Politics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

The ongoing conflict between former Governor Nyesom Wike and current Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has sparked concerns among stakeholders, who are urging President Tinubu to intervene and rein in Wike and his supporters. The crisis escalated with the burning of three local government headquarters after the recent council elections. Key Demands from Stakeholders Allow Fubara to Govern: Chief Emeka Charles Kalu, a PDP chieftain, advises Wike to focus on his ministerial duties and let Fubara deliver on his campaign promises. Stop Interference: Kalu stresses that Wike's continued interference in Fubara's government is the root cause of the crisis.…

Oct

04

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tinubu Urged to Intervene in Rivers LG Poll Crisis, Call IGP, Wike To Order

News, Opinion, PoliticsNyesom Wike, Opinion, Police, Politics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the crisis surrounding the Rivers State local government election. Eze accused the Nigeria Police and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of colluding to frustrate the electoral process. In a statement, Eze condemned the police's invasion of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) premises, describing it as unprofessional. He also criticized Wike's alleged machinations to sabotage the election, citing the PDP's withdrawal from the polls as evidence of cowardice. Eze stated, "Wike's desperation stems from his…

Jun

29

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Give peace a chance in Rivers State”, Patience Jonathan tells Wike, Fubara.

News, Opinion, PoliticsNigeria, Nyesom Wike, Opinion, Patience Jonathan, Politics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has pleaded with Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, to sheath their swords and give peace a chance. Mrs Jonathan, who was commenting on the political crisis in Rivers State, advised that it is time for governance. She said: “We at this point plead that election has come and gone, and now is the time for governance. “As a peace advocate, I would like to call on the warring parties in Rivers State to sheathe their swords and give peace a chance, knowing fully…

May

28

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohanaeze Commends Tinubu’s First Year in Office, Hails Umahi, Wike, Tunji-Ojo, Ononuga

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Dave Umahi, Next Level, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Opinion, Politics

In a powerful statement, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, has recognised Senator Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, as the best-performing minister in the Federal Executive Council. Following closely are FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Minister of Interior Tunji-Ojo, and Presidential aide Bayo Ononuga, hailed as pillars supporting President Tinubu's administration. The first year of President Bola Tinubu's administration has been heralded as a period of progress and development by Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Despite inherited challenges such as a retrogressive economy, treasury looting, and infrastructural decay, President Tinubu has demonstrated the political will to overcome these obstacles more effectively than…