New Development Emerges as Tinubu Told to Sack FCT Minister Wike
- The Karamchi Online Journalists Forum urged President Bola Tinubu to dismiss the FCT Minister for 'disrespecting' the Rivers Governor
- Alternatively, the forum demanded that Nyesom Wike show respect to Siminallayi Fubara, claiming his comments undermined the ruling APC
- The forum added that the FCT minister's remarks had reignited political tensions in Rivers state, prompting further calls for accountability
Abuja, FCT - The Karamchi Online Journalists Forum has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, to protect the interests of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement released on Tuesday, January 6, and sent to Legit.ng, the forum accused Wike of abusing and ridiculing the number one citizen of the party in Rivers state, Governor Siminallayi Fubara, who recently joined the APC.
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Comrade Sani Ahmad, the forum's national chairman, described the FCT minister's remarks about Fubara as acts of disrespect, discrimination, and a slap to the political party.
"It is very unfair and unbecoming for a non-member of the ruling party, APC, to mock and intimidate a full member," Ahmad stated.
Wike must show respect to Fubara - Forum
Ahmad further urged President Tinubu to mandate Wike to give Governor Fubara the respect he deserves, should he decide not to sack the FCT minister.
"For the sake of national unity and progress of the ruling party, Wike should be mandated, if not sacked, to respect Governor Fubara," he said.
Wike recently said there is no guarantee of an automatic second-term ticket for Fubara, his erstwhile political godson, as the political crisis in Rivers state resumed after a brief period of peace brokered by President Tinubu.
Reacting, the forum said the FCT minister had no right to speak on the APC's governorship ticket since he is not a member of the party.
According to the Forum, the presidency cannot afford to lose a 'biological son' in favour of an 'adopted' one, adding that Fubara should be allowed to administer his government without any form of harassment or intimidation by Wike.
"Wike should desist from using any kind of insult or political coercion against Governor Fubara," the forum added.
The forum emphasised that no individual should be allowed to abuse state power to target citizens or political opponents.
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Fubara: APC scribe asks Wike to resign
In a related development, Ajibola Basiru, the national secretary of the APC, has urged Wike to resign from President Tinubu's government and pay attention to his obsession with politics in Rivers.
The former senator explained that he was unshaken by what he considered a threat from the FCT Minister, adding that his political background has prepared him for any political challenges.
Basiru had declared his support for Governor Fubara amid the renewed political crisis in Rivers state.
The APC secretary also cautioned Victor Giadom, the South-South chairman of the party, against making derogatory remarks about the Rivers governor or any of his counterparts, adding that members of the National Working Committee (NWC) should not support a party in any political crisis.
Wike reaffirms support for Tinubu
Legit.ng also reported that despite the ongoing crisis, Wike had reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election.
The FCT Minister, who has come under fire for his remarks about Siminallayi Fubara, said that his political structure in Rivers is committed to the President.
He made the declaration on Tuesday, January 6, while outlining his ongoing political consultations across local government areas (LGAs) in the state.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
