Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has stated that he will not interfere with the Rivers State House of Assembly’s constitutional duties amid the ongoing political crisis in the state.
Speaking at a civic reception in Abalama Town, Wike also accused the Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), Dr. Tammy Danagogo, of fueling the crisis that has divided the state’s political leadership. He alleged that Danagogo used his brother, a judge, to secure a controversial ex parte order against the Assembly members.
Wike insisted that Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his allies had made critical missteps, including withholding the salaries of Assembly members for over a year. “They told you to seize Assembly members’ salaries and allowances, and you were jubilating. Now something has happened,” he said.
Despite protests by women groups attempting to disrupt the event, Wike received a warm welcome from Kalabari Ijaw leaders, who reaffirmed their support for him. He also dismissed claims that his previous comments about the Ijaw people were negative, clarifying that the emergence of an Ijaw governor in Rivers was due to collective political efforts.
The minister criticized Fubara’s political circle, accusing them of bad governance and attempting to sideline those who helped him attain office. He warned against the “politics of use and dump” and reiterated his commitment to supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The event’s chairman, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, praised Wike’s leadership and efforts to resolve the political crisis, assuring him of continued support from the Kalabari people.
