Nyesom Wike Archives

Jul

23

2025

I never received ₦4bn monthly from NDDC, Amaechi’s wife replies Wike

News, Opinion, PoliticsChibuike Amaechi, Nyesom Wike, Politics

Dame Judith Amaechi, wife of former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has vehemently denied allegations by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that she received ₦4 billion monthly from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) during her husband’s tenure. The statement was made in a press release issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Mrs. Amaechi described Wike’s claims as “false and baseless,” asserting that neither she nor her Empowerment Support Initiative (ESI), a non-profit organization she founded, had ever received such funds from the NDDC or any other government agency.…

Jul

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

PDP Chieftain Dele Momodu Urges Tinubu Not to Promote FCT Minister Wike

News, Opinion, Politics2027, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Opinion, Politics

Dele Momodu, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and publisher of Ovation Magazine, has called on President Bola Tinubu to refrain from promoting Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), citing concerns about his character and influence. The appeal came in response to Wike’s recent criticisms of Momodu during a Monday interview. In a statement issued on Monday, Momodu urged Tinubu to prioritize national interest over any potential political gains from Wike in the 2027 elections. “No matter what you are expecting to gain from Wike in 2027, he is not the kind of…

Mar

17

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Impeachment Proceedings: 18 Allegations Against Rivers State Governor and Deputy

News, PoliticsNyesom Wike, Politics, Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara

The Rivers State Assembly on Monday begun proceedings to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The state House of Assembly served a notice of alleged misconduct on the Governor and his deputy on Monday. This commenced the process of impeaching Fubara and his deputy from office. Read the full list of the allegations being filed against the Governor by the House: 1. “That His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara GSSRS, Governor of Rivers State refused to present the Rivers State Appropriation Bill, 2024 to the Rivers State House of Assembly contrary to Section 121(1)(2) of the Constitution…

Jan

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

WIKE MUST GO: Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed, Calls for Minister’s Resignation from PDP

News, Politics2027, Balla Mohammed, Nyesom Wike, Peoples Democratic Party, Politics

Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed, has called on Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to resign from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) due to alleged anti-party activities. Mohammed accused Wike of serving the interests of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and advised him to join the party officially. The governor's statement came after Wike's media aide, Lere Olayinka, criticized Mohammed's leadership as chairman of the PDP Governors' Forum. Olayinka accused Mohammed of being a greedy politician who lacks the capacity to provide leadership. Mohammed responded by describing Wike's attack as reckless, deceptive, and reflective of…

Oct

31

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Free Rivers State From Political Logjam, The Judiciary Must Not Be Compromised.

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsEmeka Kalu, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Opinion, Politics, Siminalayi Fubara

The ongoing politically motivated crisis in Rivers State must be handled with caution to prevent further lawlessness and instability. The judiciary, as an institution, is expected to maintain its integrity and protect its independence by working to avoid being politically compromised to harm democratic processes and the ethics of law. The recent judgment by the Abuja Federal High Court division directing the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to stop releasing statutory monthly allocation to the State government was done out of bias and politically motivated plans to disrupt Fubara's administration. It is a grave injustice for a political…