A former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad, has warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, against undermining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The caution comes amid a heated exchange between Wike and the APC’s national secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru. The dispute began when Senator Basiru reminded Wike that his support for President Bola Tinubu does not automatically make him a member of the APC. Ahmad echoed this point, noting that millions of Nigerians who are not APC members also back the president, and Wike’s support is no different.
Ahmad emphasized that any attempt by Wike to destabilize the party in Rivers State will not be tolerated. He also warned Wike against importing the spirit of his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), into the APC. This warning signals the APC’s determination to preserve internal unity and to resist external influences that could disrupt its operations.
The backdrop to this confrontation is Wike’s recent expression of support for President Tinubu, which has raised questions about his political allegiance. As a former PDP member, Wike’s decision to back the APC‑led government represents a notable shift in Nigeria’s political landscape. The ongoing clash between Wike and the APC’s national secretary carries significant implications for the party’s internal dynamics and its relationships with external stakeholders.
As the APC seeks to consolidate power and maintain its grip on the federal government, observers will be watching closely how the party responds to Wike’s overtures and manages its internal cohesion. The outcome of this situation will have important ramifications for Nigeria’s political stability and for the APC’s future as a dominant force in the country’s politics.
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