By Khalid Idris Doya The Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has describe...
By Khalid Idris Doya The Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has described the former governor of Rivers state, and now FCT minister, Nyesom Wike as a noisemaker, whose incoherency often makes it difficult to discern any substantive points.
Mohammed said that Wike is a noisemaker who prioritises personal gain over national progress for his mere self-aggrandizement.
A press statement signed by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado made available to the press yesterday, said that Chief Wike’s antics may grab headlines, but they offer little substance.
"His betrayal of the PDP and his divisive politics reveal a man driven by personal ambition rather than public service. As Nigerians continue to see through his duplicity, Wike’s legacy will be that of a political mercenary who squandered opportunities and betrayed his allies", Gidado said.
"Chief Wike’s ascendancy in politics is a testament to the opportunities provided by the PDP. Yet, he now gleefully undermines the very foundation that nurtured him. It is disheartening that a man who owes so much to a party that stood by him in his political journey has chosen to be a willing tool in its denigration".
Governor Bala who was responding to the Wike's recent media outburst which, he argued, was yet another reminder of his transactional approach to politics, where personal ambition eclipses loyalty, principles, and collective interests.
"Chief Wike’s dual loyalty—if it can even be called that—is a dangerous precedent in Nigerian politics. His shameless oscillation between PDP and APC undermines the moral fabric of democracy. Wike’s attempt to question Sen. Bala Mohammed’s opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills is not only baseless but hypocritical".
The Special Adviser stated, "Politics must be guided by principles, not by personal whims. Wike’s behavior, reminiscent of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, where roles blur and values vanish, exemplifies the kind of amoral politics that erodes public trust and damages national unity".
"Even members of the APC are reportedly dismayed by Wike’s antics, which reflect poorly on the administration as a whole. His relentless noise-making and attention-seeking detract from the serious business of governance, undermining the credibility of the very government he claims to represent".
Gidado explained that unlike Wike, who thrives on drama and divisiveness, Sen. Bala Mohammed has always understood that politics is not a game of self-serving theatrics but a platform to serve the public good, saying that Wike’s erratic behavior and opportunistic alliances expose him as an unreliable and fair-weather friend—traits that alienate even those who once stood by him.
He noted that while Wike accuses others of insincerity, he has seamlessly transitioned from being a self-proclaimed PDP stalwart to an ardent supporter of the APC government, advocating for the re-election of the same APC administration in 2027, all while continuing to claim membership in the PDP, describing it as a chameleonic behavior which raises serious questions about his credibility and moral compass.
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