The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom
Wike, has berated former Rivers State Governor, Celestine Omehia, and the
ex-National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, over their
recent remarks during the commissioning of projects in Rivers State.
Wike, speaking at the Ahoada East and Ahoada West PDP
end-of-year thanksgiving held in Ochigba, Ahoada East Local Government Area of
Rivers State on Thursday, criticised Omehia for questioning his contributions
to the state as FCT Minister.
He also dismissed Secondus’ comments, accusing him of
hypocrisy, and alleged that Secondus once tried to impose his cousin as
governor of Rivers State.
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.”
Wike also fired back at Secondus, who allegedly
labeled him an “enemy of the state.”
He accused Secondus of working against Governor
Siminalayi Fubara’s emergence and questioned his newfound alliance with the
governor.
“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.
Highlighting the political appointments secured for
Rivers State under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Wike declared,
“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 said 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 canceled,” Wike added.
The event host and former Deputy Speaker of the House
of Representatives, Prince Chibudum Nwuche, commended Wike for his
contributions to Rivers State and Abuja.
“Wike has proven that his achievements in Rivers were
no fluke. Abuja is now being transformed into a world-class city under his
leadership,” Nwuche said.
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