ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Amidst ongoing political tensions in Rivers State, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has affirmed his decision to support Siminalayi Fubara for governorship, emphasizing the goal of fostering unity in the State.
Speaking at a New Year luncheon in his Rumueprikom country home, Wike revealed that the choice to back Fubara was a strategic move made in collaboration with state leaders.
He also recalled personally funding the nomination forms for Fubara and other candidates under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State.
The minister highlighted the inclusivity of the decision-making process, avoiding the impression of power monopolization.
Wike’s commitment to the unity of Rivers State remains steadfast, transcending individual preferences for the greater good.
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Wike said, “Those who open their mouths to talk don’t know anything. I was the one who paid for the forms for anybody who wanted to run for elections as governor, House of Assembly and National Assembly. Let one person raise his hand and say he bought forms.
“We say we are all family members with no need for acrimony. Don’t spend your money, we will agree on who will run. The day we made the final decision, the Chairman of the elders’ council nearly collapsed.
“He is here. OCJ Okocha was there, Awuse was there. Omehia was there. He nearly collapsed. Why? He wanted a governor from the riverine area.
“When I looked at him, I said, ‘Why will I allow this old man to just die.’ I say let’s not create the impression that there are people who want to monopolise power.
“Let’s allow everybody to be part of it because we belong to one Rivers State. If I had wanted, nobody would have stopped me. Nobody had what it takes to even be near me.
“And to God be the glory, I don’t regret what I did and I will never regret what I did because I want the unity of this state for us to forge ahead. If I wanted an Ikwerre man, nobody would have stopped me”.