Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, vowed during a visit to Okrika in Rivers State on Saturday that he will not allow his political career to suffer the same fate as some of his predecessors. Speaking on a thank‑you tour of local governments after his tenure as governor from 2015 to 2023, Wike warned that repeating past political missteps in Rivers State would lead to “political burial” for those involved, but he would not permit that for himself. “If we make another mistake, they will go and bury themselves politically. I will not allow that to happen,” he said.
Wike stressed the importance of honoring political agreements, specifically referencing discussions with President Bola Tinubu about the governorship of Rivers State. “Agreement is agreement,” he declared, adding that any reversal of that stance was “not an option.” He also cautioned opponents of his Renewed Hope party, stating that anyone challenging the party’s positions would be confronted in the field. “If you are not an original member, we will face you in the field,” he warned, predicting heightened political activity and asserting that opponents had “seen nothing yet.” “By the time we finish, they had better go and rest,” he concluded.
These statements reflect Wike’s determination to secure his political future ahead of the 2027 general elections, as maneuvering intensifies nationally. His remarks highlight ongoing disputes within the ruling coalition and broader tensions in Rivers State, where governance and leadership contests remain closely watched.
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