Former Commissioner for Works in Rivers State, Chief David Briggs, has condemned the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, for his recent remarks about former Governor Peter Odili. Briggs, who served under Odili, claimed that Wike thrives in crisis and is contributing to the political tension in the state. Briggs described Wike’s comments about “reviving” … Read more
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has refused to apologize to Peter Odili, former Rivers State Governor. Wike spoke during a luncheon at his residence in Port Harcourt on Friday. He insisted his remarks about Odili were not insults but reminders of Odili’s public statements. Wike accused Odili of encouraging Governor Siminalayi … Read more
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that political leaders orchestrated his rise to become Rivers State governor. Wike insists that while he received support, he ultimately fought his way to power. Speaking at a civic reception for loyalists in Port Harcourt on Friday, Wike contrasted his political journey with … Read more
Kinsmen of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have issued an appeal to former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili, urging him to forgive Wike for his recent comments against him. The call follows remarks by Wike, in which he claimed to have “restored life” to Odili and his family, while questioning Odili’s … Read more
The political tension in Rivers State reached new heights as the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, publicly blasted former governor Dr. Peter Odili, accusing him of being politically “dead” until Wike revived his career. Wike’s sharp words came in response to remarks made by Odili during a Christmas ballad in honor of … Read more