The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has shared candid details about his role in the political fallout with Uche Secondus, the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the strained relationship with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.
Speaking during a PDP gathering in Rivers State, Wike explained that his decision to back Secondus’ removal stemmed from a fundamental disagreement over the 2023 governorship ticket. According to Wike, Secondus had pushed for his cousin, Tele Ikuru, to secure the PDP nomination, a move Wike said he could not support. This clash, he revealed, was the key reason he led efforts to unseat Secondus as the party’s leader.
“I heard Secondus recently in Bori, saying I awarded the Bori Internal Road as governor,” Wike said. “I paid 50% with the hope that we had a governor we all supported to continue the projects. But Secondus claimed his enemies are the governor’s enemies. Who are these enemies? The same Secondus who initially opposed Fubara and wanted his cousin to get the governorship ticket.”
Wike accused Secondus and former Rivers Governor Celestine Omehia of hypocrisy, alleging they only began supporting Fubara after personally benefiting from the relationship.
Reflecting on his once-close bond with Fubara, Wike expressed disappointment, saying, “I orchestrated Secondus’ removal as PDP National Chairman when he tried to impose his cousin as governor. Now he calls himself the governor’s friend while labeling me the enemy. To God be the glory.”
A Strained Relationship
Wike’s remarks highlight the deep divisions within the PDP in Rivers State and the complexities of political alliances. While he maintains that his actions were in the party’s best interest, the fallout with Fubara and accusations of betrayal suggest that reconciliation may be challenging.
The story of Wike, Secondus, and Fubara continues to evolve, shedding light on the intricate dynamics of Nigerian politics.
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