FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has stated that it is not his role as a politician to make the Governor happy or comfortable, emphasizing that power dynamics are at play in politics. Wike made these remarks while discussing the involvement of President Bola Tinubu in resolving the political crisis in Rivers State.
Wike pointed out that when the situation escalated, President Tinubu intervened and “saved the situation,” preventing what he described as a potential “calamity” and “anarchy” for the people of Rivers. Responding to questions about the consequences of the Governor’s potential impeachment, Wike questioned if the removal of the Governor would have amounted to a coup. He explained that the Constitution allows for the impeachment of a Governor in the event of constitutional violations.
Wike drew a comparison to the efforts of some individuals who are working to prevent the President from securing a second term, suggesting that if those individuals had the opportunity, they might even attempt to impeach the President in the National Assembly. He dismissed any notion that such actions were criminal, stressing that political maneuvering is a common part of the game.
Addressing perceptions about his role, Wike made it clear that he has never claimed to be a pastor or an Imam, and instead, he framed the issue as one of power struggles. He urged people to accept the political realities at play and not to be swayed by fears of what might happen if the Governor were removed.
Finally, Wike reiterated that President Tinubu’s intervention had averted a major crisis, and he expressed understanding of why the Attorney-General had publicly thanked the President for his timely action.
