Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike criticized individuals who, he says, benefited from the sacrifices of others during the 2023 general elections that brought President Bola Tinubu to power. Speaking at the annual Thanksgiving ceremony for South‑South Development Forum Chairman Chibudom Nwuche, Wike noted that these people now openly support the President, yet were absent when their backing was most needed.
Wike, a prominent figure in the South‑South region and a former member of the Peoples Democratic Party, played a pivotal role in the 2023 elections by backing Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress. His decision caused a national stir but ultimately helped secure Tinubu’s unexpected victory in Rivers State. The minister emphasized that, during the tense political climate, many failed to publicly endorse the President, whereas he and his supporters remained steadfast throughout the election period. Their loyalty, he argued, has strengthened the President’s mandate in Rivers State.
He challenged recent admirers of the President, asking where they were during the 2023 elections when their support was crucial. Wike assured his loyal supporters that their sacrifices would not be in vain and that Rivers State’s victory would bring positive outcomes for those who stood by the President.
Wike’s remarks come after a notable political shift in the region, with several lawmakers recently defecting to the APC. His influential role in the 2023 elections and continued backing of the President are likely to shape the region’s political landscape. As the environment evolves, his comments underscore the complex dynamics of loyalty and sacrifice in the pursuit of political power.
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