The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated unequivocally that no one has the authority to remove him from office except President Bola Tinubu, dismissing recent calls for his ouster in Rivers State.
Wike spoke on Sunday, January 11, during a thank-you visit to Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, where he addressed party leaders, traditional rulers, women, and youths.
The visit is part of his tour of Rivers’ 23 local government areas to appreciate residents for their support in the 2023 elections and mobilise backing for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 polls.
“Don’t bother about people who say ‘sack him.’ If my appointor believes I cannot offer anything again, he has the right, not that you should tell him.
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“I am proud that the people of Obio/Akpor, the people of Rivers State, and Nigerians know we have not disappointed them in the FCT,” Wike said.
The former Rivers governor used the visit to stress the importance of power, strategy, and political strength in determining governance outcomes.
The minister’s remarks come against the backdrop of renewed political tension in the state, where the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, on Thursday, January 8.
The impeachment notice, signed by 26 lawmakers, cites alleged gross misconduct, including extra-budgetary spending of over ₦800 billion without legislative approval, withholding funds for the Assembly Service Commission, demolition of the Assembly complex, and defiance of Supreme Court rulings on legislative autonomy.