The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has openly declared his intention to provoke Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State into making mistakes, unveiling a controversial strategy to destabilize the region.
Wike made these remarks during an event honoring George Sekibo, a former senator, in Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State. Speaking directly to Arnold Davids, a lawmaker representing Ogu-Bolo constituency, Wike asserted his determination to instill fear and anger in his opponents, emphasizing that his sole focus is to unsettle them.
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“Let me say this clearly, Arnold, don’t be frightened that anybody would remove you as an assembly member. Nobody will remove you as an assembly member. Most of you don’t understand. This is our work. What I am doing is to make them fear, to make them angry,” Wike declared.
He further outlined his strategy, stating, “I have no other job than to make them angry every day, to make them make mistakes every day. And they will be in trouble every day.”
Despite signing a peace pact with his predecessor, Wike did not mince words when describing Governor Fubara as a mistake. “I have made a mistake. I own up. And I ask God to forgive me. I have said all of you forgive me. But, we will correct it at the appropriate time,” he admitted.
While asserting his commitment to due process and disavowing violence, Wike’s provocative statements have stirred controversy and raised concerns about political stability in Rivers State. His open admission of a deliberate strategy to destabilize the region has drawn criticism from various quarters, with many calling for restraint and dialogue to resolve political differences.