Popular media personality and political analyst, Dr. Reuben Abati, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu about the potential political risks of trusting Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
During a broadcast on Arise TV on Tuesday morning, Abati described Wike as a “rude and disrespectful politician” who often speaks without restraint, even against those who mentored and supported him. He referenced Wike’s most recent public attack on former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi.
Wike had dismissed Amaechi’s remarks about hunger in Nigeria as “politically motivated,” saying: “Now that they are out of power, they say they are hungry. It’s not hunger for food. It’s hunger for power.”
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Abati reacted strongly, stating, “I think that Nyesom Wike is very rude and disrespectful because Rotimi Amaechi is his boss in politics. When he was a local government chairman during Amaechi’s term as governor, it was Amaechi who helped him rise.”
He continued by pointing out that this is not the first time Wike has publicly insulted political heavyweights. “There is no time he has not insulted Peter Odili. He even referred to him and his wife in a very derogatory manner,” Abati said.
Drawing from Wike’s history of attacking former allies and political mentors, Abati advised Tinubu to be cautious, implying that Wike could easily turn against the President in the future. “Who will Nyesom Wike not insult?” Abati asked rhetorically. “He insulted Senator John Mbata, his former godfather. He may insult President Tinubu tomorrow.”
The statement has since sparked widespread debate online, with many Nigerians weighing in on Wike’s political style and Abati’s warning.
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