Tinubu took a chance by appointing me as the FCT minister- Wike

January 8, 2024 Wale Ponnle

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stated that President Bola Tinubu took a significant risk when he appointed him to the position.

People objected to Tinubu’s decision, according to Wike, but the president “stood his ground.”

He gave a speech at Rumueprikom, his rural home in the Rivers State’s Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.

The governor of Rivers State who just left office stated that he is more focused on fostering harmony in the legislature.

Wike asserts: “Let’s proceed in the state’s best interests. That is a crucial point. I made the choice, and you paid attention to me.

Now I want you to pay attention to me as well. Let us acknowledge the words of the President. Both Rivers and Nigeria as a whole stand to gain from it.

“There isn’t much choice, but it might not be the best. It was a big risk for Mr. President to appoint me as Minister of FCT. Despite protests, he remained unwavering. You should also respect his choice if he was able to accomplish that.

Within 48 hours of our return from Abuja, the speaker and his followers decided to submit to Mr. President without reservation. I appreciate the respect shown to Mr. President by the Speaker and other members.

Regardless of your affiliation with the APC, PDP, or none at all, it is our obligation to support Mr. President in his efforts to advance this nation. I never betrayed PDP, despite what some individuals have claimed.

“We firmly declared to Nigerians that if this wasn’t done, we wouldn’t do this. Thus, the betrayal problem is avoided.

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Wale Ponnle

A passionate writer of everything politics in Nigeria with the goal and purpose of bringing authentic information and unbiased news to everyone everywhere.

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