Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday claimed he spearheaded the political effort that delivered President Bola Tinubu’s victory in Rivers State during the 2023 presidential election.
Wike made the assertion while speaking in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of the state, where he criticised former supporters of ex–Vice President Atiku Abubakar who have now declared support for President Tinubu.
The FCT Minister noted that those backing Atiku during the 2023 election failed to secure up to 10 per cent of the votes for the former vice president in Rivers State, yet are now positioning themselves as leaders of Tinubu’s political structure in the state.
He warned that such moves would not be tolerated, insisting that those who worked for Tinubu’s victory in 2023 would not be sidelined.
“In 2023, we led the war to deliver President Tinubu in Rivers State,” Wike said. “Those who supported Atiku in 2023 and couldn’t give him 10 per cent are now saying they are going to lead President Tinubu’s campaign in Rivers State.”
Questioning the legitimacy of their claims, Wike added, “Is it possible? Nobody in this state can push us out. We have led the war, and don’t be bothered about the abuses.”
His remarks come amid ongoing political realignments in Rivers State ahead of future elections.
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