The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has openly acknowledged that he masterminded the removal of Uche Secondus as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Wike stated on Thursday that Secondus wanted his cousin, Tele Ikuru, to be the next Governor of Rivers State against the will of the people and didn’t support the candidacy of Siminalayi Fubara.
Naija News reports Wike made the disclosure while speaking at the Ahoada East and Ahoada West PDP end-of-year thanksgiving held in Ochigba, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State.
He also berated former Rivers State Governor, Celestine Omehia, and Governor Fubara over recent comments during the commissioning of projects in Rivers State.
Responding to Secondus, who allegedly labelled him an “enemy of the state,” Wike questioned the newfound alliance of the former PDP Chairman with Governor Fubara.
“Secondus wanted his cousin, Tele Ikuru, to be governor. He was against Fubara. Today, he claims to be the governor’s friend while calling me an enemy. The records are clear; I removed Secondus as PDP chairman because of his actions,” Wike said.
Reacting to Omehia’s remarks during the project inauguration, Wike said, “I overheard one, Celestine Omehia, saying they should ask me what I have done for Rivers State as Minister. Let me educate him: I am not a minister of Rivers State; I am the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
“When I was Minister of Education, I brought a Faculty of Law to the University of Port Harcourt, provided grants to Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, and renovated Federal Government College, Port Harcourt, among others. These are tangible contributions he should focus on, not unfounded allegations.”
The former Rivers State Governor also claimed he has done more for the state than any other Governor in the history of the state.
“There is no governor in Rivers’ history that has attracted more political appointments than me. By the grace of Mr. President, Rivers State has the highest number of appointees in Tinubu’s government,” Wike declared.
He added that most completed projects, including the Ring Road, were initiated during his tenure as governor.
“I awarded and paid 50% for the projects being commissioned today. The essence was to ensure continuity, but I’m disappointed to see some projects cancelled,” Wike added.
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