The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, South South, Victor Giadom, has told Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, that he must pass through the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to win anything in Rivers State.
Giadom gave the advice on Tuesday during Wike’s ‘thank you’ visit to the people of Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Describing Wike as a “dependable leader” in Rivers politics, Giadom assured the minister that there would be no political force in Gokana other than him.
“I guarantee, on behalf of my brothers, that the Gokana people are for Wike and Tinubu and nobody will challenge Wike’s influence in Gokana.
“Gokana is a ‘no go area’ for anybody, even Gov. Fubara. For him to win anything in Gokana, he must pass through Wike,” he said.
PUNCH Online reports that during an earlier visit to Khana Local Government, the Minister has stated that the residents of Rivers will not repeat their “mistake” in 2027, reiterating that the governor’s second term ticket was not guaranteed, despite his detection to the ruling All Progressives Congress.
“As for the state, we will talk about that later. You know what I mean. We will not make a mistake again,” he said.
Also speaking, former Senator representing Rivers South East, Magnua AbeC said the people of Gokana had already chosen their friends, whom he identified as Wike and the President.
“Wike is a leader that unites and that is why we are united. If you follow Wike, you will not go home empty handed.
“The Ogoni people are with you and we will not go home empty handed. Please tell Tinubu not to bother coming to Gokana to campaign. We are for him,” he said.
Earlier, the Chairman of Gokana Local Government Area, Confidence Deko, pledged total support to the minister.
“Wherever you go we will go. This local government is for you because of what you have done for us. Please tell Tinubu that the people of Bokana are appreciative of him.
“The time for payback is near and we will do the needful,” he said.
Meanwhile, in his address, Wike explained that the visit was to express gratitude to the people of Gokana for their support over the years.
He commended them for what he described as their unity of purpose in backing Tinubu, noting that, “when you are united good things will come”.
Wike also promised to continue working with the people, adding that both the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State were working together under the umbrella of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
