I HAVE NO REGRET SUPPORTING TINUBU SINCE 2022 — WIKE
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By: Sefiu Ajape
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that he has no regrets for openly supporting President Bola Tinubu since 2022, emphasising that his stance has been consistent before, during, and after the 2023 presidential election.
A statement by his Senior Special Assistant (Public Communications and Social Media), Lere Olayinka, on Saturday, said Wike made the remarks at a special event held to mark his 58th birthday anniversary. He noted that his political decisions are guided by “principles of character and integrity,” adding that he “never concealed his support for President Tinubu from the outset.”
Wike recalled that during the lead-up to the 2023 presidential election, he was “the only leading figure from the main opposition party who openly declared support for President Tinubu,” a decision he said was motivated by “equity, fairness, and justice,” as well as his conviction that power should shift to the South.
The Minister further highlighted his leadership during the elections in Rivers State, where the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the presidential poll while the PDP secured victories in the National Assembly, governorship, State House of Assembly, and local government elections under his supervision.
At the birthday event, held in the early hours of Saturday at Wike’s residence in Abuja, political leaders from across different divides gathered to celebrate the achievements and political influence of the former Rivers State Governor and current FCT Minister.
Among those in attendance were National Assembly lawmakers from Rivers State, serving and former members, members of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, local government chairmen, as well as close friends and political associates.
Speakers at the event praised Wike as “an achiever and astute politician whose impacts are visible across the country,” urging him not to relent and assuring him of their continued support.
Rivers State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and former PDP chairman, Ambassador Desmond Akawor, described Wike as the “naked wire” of Rivers politics.
Akawor, ex-Director-General of Wike’s 2015 governorship campaign, said Wike’s accomplishments demonstrated that “President Bola Tinubu picked the right product from the PDP to work with.”
Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, who led 27 members of the House to Wike’s residence, thanked the Minister for being “a leader with a strong shoulder for everyone to lean on.”
He pledged the continued loyalty and support of the Assembly members, stating, “Wherever our leader (Wike) goes, we will follow him; whoever he is supporting, we will also support.”
Chairman of Port Harcourt City Local Government and Rivers State Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. Allwell Ihunda, speaking on behalf of Local Government Chairmen, described Wike as “a consistent and compassionate leader.”
Other notable attendees included Chairman of the PDP National Caretaker Committee, Mohammed Abdulrahman; PDP Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa; PDP National Vice Chairman (South South), Chief Dan Orbih; his APC counterpart, Hon. Victor Giadom; former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okieze Ikpiazu; Senator (Prof) Sandy Onor; Senator Magnus Abe; Senator George Sekibo; Senator Bari Mpigi; and others.
In his response, Wike thanked his political family and associates for “standing solidly behind him,” acknowledging their role in shaping his leadership journey. He said he remains fulfilled working with his people and pledged to continue collaborating closely with them “in the interest of the people of Rivers State and Nigeria at large.”
Wike, who described criticism and abuses as “one of the things that keep him going,” added that he has “never been bothered by those who abuse and criticise him.”
The event concluded with special prayers for the Minister and his family.
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