Wike has responded to critics, saying only President Bola Tinubu has the authority to remove him as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), dismissing calls for his sack
The minister’s statement comes amid rising pressure from some political figures, particularly within the All Progressives Congress (APC), who have linked the calls for his removal to tensions with his successor as Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Groups such as the APC Leaders Forum (ALF) and the Tinubu/Shettima Solidarity Movement (TSSM) had issued an open letter urging Tinubu to dismiss Wike, citing alleged insubordination, anti-party activities, and threats to national unity.
Speaking during a “thank you” visit to Obio/Akpor Local Government Council, Wike insisted that the president alone decides his fate.
“If my appointor believes that I cannot offer anything again, he has the right. It’s not that you should tell him,” he said.
Defending his record in office, Wike said the attention surrounding him reflects the results of his work in the FCT.
“I am proud, and Rivers people are proud, and we can tell Nigerians that we have not disappointed them as far as FCT is concerned. If you are not doing well, nobody will talk about you. But because we are doing well, people must talk about us,” he added.
Wike also criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and his supporters eyeing the 2027 presidency. Citing previous election outcomes, he argued that Atiku’s camp lacks the ability to secure victory.
“Those who say they are coming from Atiku’s side—I don’t understand. People who couldn’t give Atiku Abubakar ten percent in 2023 are now claiming they can deliver the presidency. You want to deliver failure because he has never passed one day.
“We are the ones who have been winning every election. Magnus can attest to that. How can somebody who failed come and lead their own campaign? What campaign will he lead? We have settled the issue of the presidency come 2027. The good thing is everybody is saying we support Tinubu. Let us wrestle this one here, and let’s see who will win.”
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