Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State as “a bad child.”
Speaking during a “thank you” visit to Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, part of his ongoing visit to all 23 local government areas in the state, Wike accused Fubara of canceling some of the projects he handed over to him.
“Government is continuity. I employed over 10,000 Rivers youths, but the person we handed over power to canceled those jobs. A bad child is a bad child—that’s how you understand human nature. I handed over; see where I stopped. Please make sure you continue with this programme that will make our state one of the most respected in this country,” he said.
“Today, we are here to say thank you. You have always stood with us. No matter how tough it appeared, you always succeeded. Now that all the forces have come together and are united, it is time to go home and sleep with our eyes closed, knowing all is well.”
Wike said it would have been wrong to return to the area without first expressing appreciation to the people for their loyalty and support over the years.
He added, “We are not ungrateful people. When people do good for us, we always come back to say thank you. That is why we are here today, so that tomorrow you will know that when you support us, we will never forget you.”
The former Rivers State Governor described the decision to support Tinubu in 2023 as a risky one but noted that it had paid off.
“In life, you must take risks. In 2023, we did not know how things would turn out, but we made a decision. Today, thank God, it was a good risk, and the results are positive,” he said.
Wike praised political leaders, party officials, and grassroots supporters in the area for their loyalty, emphasizing that gratitude and accountability remain the foundation of enduring political relationships.
“One thing I can assure you is this: when a man makes a mistake and comes back to say, ‘I am sorry, I made a mistake,’ that mistake can be corrected. No propaganda, no shouting, and no battle can solve problems. Only accountability and correction can,” he noted.
While stressing unity over party politics, Wike said political affiliation was no longer the focus of his movement, adding that what matters is a collective commitment to progress.
