"After Tinubu, I'm The Most Insulted Politician" - Wike
By: Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports as gathered that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, while talking about challenges facing politicians in terms of public insults and criticism, has said that after president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, he is one of the most attacked political figures in Nigeria today.
OTN News further reports as gathered that Wike, who made the remark while speaking to political stakeholders on Saturday in Ochigba community, Ahoada East Local Government Area in Rivers State, was at the country home of Chibudom Nwuche, Chairman of the South-South Development Commission.
The visit was part of a thanksgiving service held in honour of Nwuche and his family.
Addressing leaders from the local government during a brief closed-door interaction, Wike, who said that attacks against him were politically motivated, explained that many of those criticizing him today were not visible during the heat of the last election cycle.
He said “We have never wavered in our support for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Let me tell you, after President Bola Tinubu, the next most abused politician is me.
Why are they abusing me? Because they know agreement is what? When we have agreed on something, let’s implement it,” he added.
The former Rivers State governor argued that many individuals now parading themselves as supporters of the President were absent when support truly mattered. He said this reality explains the hostility directed at him.
OTN News observes from the information gathered that the senate president used the occasion to defend his political choices and reaffirm his loyalty to President Tinubu, insisting that his position has not changed since the 2023 general elections.
In his remarks, Chibudom Nwuche praised Wike’s political courage and leadership style.
He, however, assured that political leaders and stakeholders across Rivers State would continue to stand by the FCT Minister.
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