Tag: Nyesom Wike

Wike was instrumental in Obi’s PDP Exit – Paul Ibe

12May

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Wike was instrumental in Obi’s PDP Exit – Paul Ibe

Paul Ibe, the spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, has pointed fingers at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, accusing him of frustrating the Southeastern presidential zoning within the party, rather than Atiku. Speaking on Seun Okinbaloye’s Mic On podcast, Ibe clarified that Atiku had advocated for the PDP to allocate the 2023 presidential ticket to the Southeast region. However, he alleged that Wike played a pivotal role in thwarting this effort. The backdrop of this accusation stems from the departure of Peter Obi, the former vice presidential candidate of the PDP in the 2019 elections, who shifted allegiance to the Labour Party (LP) ahead of the 2023 presidential ele...

Nigeria’s New Cabinet: President Tinubu Unveils 21 Ministerial Portfolios

16Aug

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Nigeria’s New Cabinet: President Tinubu Unveils 21 Ministerial Portfolios

In a move that was expected to herald a fresh era of governance, President Bola Tinubu has finally unveiled the portfolios of 21 out of the 45 confirmed ministerial nominees. The list, which has generated a mixed reaction across the nation, paints a picture of a cabinet that is a blend of political veterans, resulting in a lot of skepticism about the future. However, as the dust settles, revelations of concerning aspects of the selection process are emerging. Many of the appointed ministers have been labeled as career politicians, and cynics suggest that their appointments are more about compensating their roles in the last election rather than being driven by a commitment to deliver on the nation's challenges. This revelation has raised concerns among Nigerians who had hoped for a tra...

<strong>Atiku Endorsement: ‘You Are Suffering From Amnesia’ – Dogara Blasts Wike</strong>

6Dec

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Atiku Endorsement: ‘You Are Suffering From Amnesia’ – Dogara Blasts Wike

A former speaker of the house of representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has accused Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state of suffering from amnesia. Recall that Wike had called out Dogara for declaring support for Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Wike said, “The same Dogara said the presidency should be zoned to southern Nigeria for there to be peace. “Now, I hear about the same Dogara (backing Atiku from the north). Is that how you do things? Can’t you say something and stand by it?” Responding, Dogara in a series of tweets on his Twitter handle on Monday expressed sadness that the Rivers State governor did not correctly recall their conversation. He tweeted, “To my brother, Governor Nyesom Wike; if there is anything you are suffering from...

<strong>13% Derivation: Why I Owe Nobody Apology For Praising Buhari -Wike</strong>

4Dec

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13% Derivation: Why I Owe Nobody Apology For Praising Buhari -Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said that he does not need to apologise to anyone for commending President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the payment of funds owed to Niger Delta State since 1999. Wike stated this during the 2022 Rivers State honours and awards ceremony, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Saturday. Recall that Wike had on November 18, disclosed that the Buhari administration paid his state and other Niger Delta States funds owed them from the 13 percent derivation fund. The Rivers State governor said the money received from the Federal Government has immensely helped his infrastructural development quests in the state. The governor’s revelation elicited different reactions as Nigerians asked other State governors to account for the fund received....

<strong>Wike Chides Atiku For Critising Buhari</strong>

18Nov

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Wike Chides Atiku For Critising Buhari

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has accused the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar of hypocrisy. The governor stated this when he led the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi to inaugurate the Nkpolu-Oroworokwo Flyover in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Thursday. Wike said that Atiku lacks the moral basis to critise President Muhammadu Buhari over the alleged lopsided appointment of security chiefs in the country. According to the Rivers State governor, Atiku should ensure equity in his party before calling out the President over a related issue. Recall that Wike and the G5 governors have been clamouring for the resignation of the National Chairman of the PDP, Iyorchia Ayu. They argue that the national chairman and ...

<strong>Gov Wike Apologises To Oshiomhole For Backing Obaseki’s Re-election</strong>

16Nov

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Gov Wike Apologises To Oshiomhole For Backing Obaseki’s Re-election

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has tendered an apology to the former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole, for backing the re-election of Godwin Obaseki as governor of Edo State. Wike stated this while speaking at the inauguration of the Rumuepirikom flyover in Obio-Akpoe Local Government Area, LGA, of the State on Wednesday, noting that he is now close friends with Oshiomhole. Adams Oshimhole The Rivers state governor had supported Obaseki’s re-election in 2020 after the Edo governor cross carpeted to the PDP following his fallout with Oshiomhole, his former ally. However, Obaseki has been at loggerheads with Wike in recent times and do not appear to be in good terms at the moment. Wike while referring to Oshiomhole during the ina...

Governor Nyesom Wike Inaugurates 100,000 Special Assistants

4Nov

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Governor Nyesom Wike Inaugurates 100,000 Special Assistants

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State yesterday commissioned the first batch of the 100,000 special assistants he appointed. Wike Recently appointed them to man the political units in their respective wards ahead of the 2023 election. Nyesom Wike The inaugurated batch comprising beneficiaries from Rivers West and Rivers Southeast senatorial districts was inaugurated at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Omagwa in Ikwerre Local Government Area. The governor charged them to be close to their people and listen to their view of his administration, particularly as it regards its programmes and policies. He stressed that their mandate includes collating impressions and passing them on as feedback through the recently appointed 319 Ward and 82 Constituency Liaison Office...

31Oct

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Why Ayu Doesn’t Want To Quit – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has alleged that the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Iyorchia Ayu, is clinging on to his position because he wants to continue being in charge of the party’s funds. The Rivers State governor disclosed this during an interaction with the media in Port Harcourt, Rivers State over the weekend. Wike along with four other governors of the PDP have been clamouring for the resignation of Ayu, arguing that his continued stay in office violates the zoning formular of the party. The governors are against the national chairman and the presidential candidate of the party coming from the same region. According to Wike, Ayu who is from Benue (North Central), is very corrupt and not accountable for how the revenue of the party is ...

PDP Condemns Wike’s Endorsement Of Sanwo-Olu

19Oct

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PDP Condemns Wike’s Endorsement Of Sanwo-Olu

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has frowned at the endorsement of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. Wike had during the 22nd conference of Committee of Wives of Lagos State officials, on Tuesday in Lagos endorsed Sanwo-Olu for a second term in office. The Rivers State governor who spoke at the event said he chose to attend the occasion despite Sanwo-Olu being a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC. He said, “If Sanwo-Olu is not doing (well), even if he belongs to my party, I will not come here. If you belong to my party and you are not doing well in governance, you won’t see me. If you don’t belong to my party and you are doing well, you will see me. Good governance is what I stand fo...

Wike Reveals The Reason Why He’s Angry with Atiku and Ayu

10Sep

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

Nigeria

Wike Reveals The Reason Why He’s Angry with Atiku and Ayu

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has stated his reason for his dispute with the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar and the party’s chairman, Iyorchia Ayu. See Also: Wike Alleges Assistance by PDP Chieftains in Buhari’s Re-election In 2019 The Governor said at a project commissioning in his state that when Atiku won the party’s primary election, he promised Ayu would resign from his position. Wike noted that Ayu must resign from his position as the party’s chairman, as he said “This fight, we will fight it to the end”. Stating another reason for his rift with Atiku and Ayu, Wike said the North had produced the Presidential candidate and also shouldn’t hold on to the chairmanship of the party. Wike said the removal of the Board of...