Just In: Wike Reacts as APC Reportedly Screened Rivers' Aspirants
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the immediate past governor of Rivers, has distanced himself from the screening of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, stating that he is not a member of the party.
Wike, while addressing journalists in an interview in Abuja on Monday, May 11, was asked about the report that the screening committee only cleared aspirants who were his loyalists and that of his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, were disqualified.
Source: Twitter
The former governor explained that his predecessor did not tell him that he was having problems in the APC and that he was not a prophet or a native doctor who would know what was going on in the APC.
His statement reads:
"I am not a member of the APC, so I don’t know what is happening in their screening. Even if they publish the results, why would I comment? I don’t know the reasons they have. What pertains to me is what I will talk about, not what does not concern me. Governor Fubara didn't tell me he has any problem in the APC. I’m not a native doctor, nor am I a prophet to know what's happening in the APC."
Nigerians react as Wike speaks on APC screening
However, a video of the former governor has started generating reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:
Ọlánrewájú Ìdòwú praised Wike's sagacity:
"Sometimes, there are some wars you can't win. Wike is one of those wars. Fubura has done his best. For someone like, I appreciate 6 months as a governor and not 4 years."
Justin Briggs analysed the Rivers' situation:
"Two neighbouring families. Family B screens & disqualifies 65 of their own. Journalist runs to Family A's head for comment. He shrugs: 'I'm not in Family B. I don't know their reasons. Their head never told me any problem. I'm no native doctor or prophet. Let them settle their family matter.' That's Wike on Rivers APC screening. Stay in your lane. Dey your Dey.
Onyeani Kalu commended the minister:
"Wike has cleared himself from the Rivers State APC Mess. I blame the State Party for their anti-Fubara behaviours."
Masta Fari urged politicians to stop underrating the FCT Minister:
"How long will they continue to underestimate Wike? This man has shown time and again that he's a mastermind in politics."
Badprince commented:
"From his tone, you will know he has done something, hence he doesn't want to show it, like he is behind what's happening."
See the video of the minister on X here:
Source: Legit.ng
