On his 58th birthday, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike affirmed he has no regrets for supporting President Bola Tinubu since 2022, stating that criticism only strengthens his resolve.
Key Points:
Wike stated he never concealed his support for Tinubu, citing fairness and the Southern power shift.
He was the only major PDP figure to openly back Tinubu before the 2023 election.
The Minister said criticism and abuse do not bother him, but “keep him going.”
Rivers’ political leaders, including House Speaker Martins Amaewhule, pledged to follow him.
Attendees praised Wike as the “naked wire” of Rivers politics and a key ally for Tinubu.
The event gathered lawmakers, LG chairmen, and figures from PDP and APC.
Wike thanked associates and pledged continued collaboration for Rivers and Nigeria.
The gathering reinforced Wike’s role as a defiant bridge between parties, revealing how political identity is increasingly shaped by loyalty over labels, and endurance over approval.
Sources: The Sun Nigeria