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I Have Never Sat Down With You To Discuss, You Seized My Salary And Allowances, Because Of – Wike

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March 13, 2025

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Former Rivers State Governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has opened up about his strained relationship with his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, accusing him of political betrayal and a lack of strategic wisdom.

Speaking during a media chat with journalists, Wike expressed frustration over how Fubara has handled their conflict, particularly in dealing with the fallout of legal battles. He criticized the governor’s decision to rely on formal letters instead of direct dialogue to resolve issues.

“You have had a frosty relationship with an arm of government. If you are a good politician, is it that you will go and write a letter?” Wike questioned.

“Hold on. If you are a good politician, you have had a frosty relationship with me. I have never sat down with you, I have never spoken with you. You seized my salary, you seized my allowances guaranteed by law. You took it. No problem.”

Wike further narrated how the legal battle between them escalated from the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court.

Despite winning at the appellate level, he insisted he still sought peace. However, he accused Fubara of mishandling the Supreme Court’s judgment.

“Now, you went to the Court of Appeal. It didn’t even occur to you, ‘Even though I won in the Court of Appeal, I still want peace.’ The matter went to the Supreme Court, and the Supreme Court gave judgment.

The next thing you will do is to say you want to implement the Supreme Court judgment. Is it by writing a letter? And who signed the letter?” he asked.

Wike’s remarks highlight the deepening rift between him and Fubara, raising concerns over governance and political stability in Rivers State.

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APC more divided than PDP – Damagum declares as he receives defectors

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April 18, 2025

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The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Iliya Damagum, has said that the All Progressives Congress, APC, is more divided than the PDP.

Damagum stated this while welcoming some members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, who defected to the PDP in Nguru and Bade Local Government Areas of Yobe State.

According to him, the PDP is always a formidable opposition force, noting that the party knows how to address any internal issues if they arise.

“If there is a crisis, we know how to solve it. We are united, and our leadership is intact.

“We have one chairman and one secretariat, while the ruling party cannot even hold a NEC meeting for almost two years. You can’t compare the two,” he said.

He pointed out that the ruling party has not been able to hold a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in nearly two years.

“I don’t know why the media continues to report crises within our party,” he added.

Damagum reiterated that the PDP remains a strong and united brand, adding, “We are the party to beat.”

He maintained that the party’s doors are open to those who left in the past, as it prepares to build a credible force for the 2027 elections.

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2027 GENERAL ELECTION: Peter Obi is a “Social Media Candidate” – Wike

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April 18, 2025

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‎According to Politics Nigeria Newspaper, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the chances of Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the 2027 general election, labelling him a “social media candidate.”
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‎Wike made the remark during a media interactive session held yesterday in Abuja, where he spoke on a range of political developments and national issues.
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‎The former Rivers State governor said Obi’s support base is largely online.
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SouthEast youths plan 5 million-man rally for Tinubu and former governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu, ‎

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April 18, 2025

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‎The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has announced plans to organise a 5 million-man grand endorsement rally in support of President Bola Tinubu and Abia North senator, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu ahead of the 2027 general election.

‎This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the coalition’s President General, Comrade Goodluck Ibem and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Okey Nwaoru.
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‎The apex sociopolitical youth group in the South East geopolitical zone said the decision was taken after a meeting of its leadership.
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‎“The rally is scheduled to take place in Abia State, and we will mobilise 5 million citizens from across the South East geopolitical zone.
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