Former Rivers State governor and now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that no individual or political group could dislodge his political camp or make him irrelevant in the political schemes of the state.
Wike who made the boast on Saturday while addressing his loyalists including party leaders, traditional rulers, women and youth groups during a visit to the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area secretariat, said he remains resolute despite threats and attacks since the 2023 general elections.
“Nobody in this state can push us out. We have led this war since 2023 and we have never reneged. There was no amount of threats that did not come, yet we stood firm,” the FCT minister insisted.
Wike who has been touring the 23 local government areas in the state to express appreciation to his supporters for their role in the 2023 elections and to rally continued backing for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 polls, said his political camp had paid the price for its early and unwavering support for Tinubu and the Renewed Hope agenda, describing Rivers State as a dependable base for the President.
“If there is one state the President knows he can go home and sleep with his two eyes closed, it is Rivers State,” he said.
He however, accused some politicians of attempting to hijack the Renewed Hope agenda after failing to support Tinubu during the election, warning that such efforts would fail.
“In 2023, we led the war here. We were the Renewed Hope agenda people from the beginning. Those who went elsewhere and supported Abubakar, and could not even give him 10 per cent, now want to lead the Renewed Hope agenda. Is it possible? You failed.
“You did not buy the pepper, you did not buy the salt, you did not buy the oil. Suddenly the food is ready and you want to eat first. Is that possible?”
“This is the only state where you can see the leadership of two major political parties working as a team. Out of the 36 states and the FCT, name one that can do that. That is what produced Mr President.
“Leadership is not a birthright. A bad leader is one who refuses to change when advised. A good leader listens to the people,” he added.
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