ADC Chieftain Urges Wike To Embrace Reality

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze has described the claim by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that he remains in control of the political structure of Rivers State ahead of the 2027 elections as “a dangerous delusion and a clear demonstration of political disconnect from reality.”

In a statement on Thursday, while reacting to Wike’s recent media chat in which the former Rivers State governor reportedly described himself as the “general commander, political infantry” in Rivers State, Eze urged Wike to wake up and face the political reality in the state

According to Eze, Wike’s continued attempt to portray himself as the undisputed political commander of Rivers State is nothing more than political self-deception, particularly after what he described as the minister’s role in the events that led to the declaration of a state of emergency in the state.

He said Wike’s repeated attacks on Atiku Abubakar and former Governor Rotimi Amaechi demonstrate that the minister is increasingly becoming obsessed with political personalities he perceives as threats to his relevance.

The ADC chieftain further maintained that 2027 will provide the ultimate test of Wike’s political relevance, arguing that the electorate, rather than political boasts, will determine who truly commands influence in Rivers State and Nigeria. 

He insisted that Wike has never won any election in Rivers State except through rigging, induced insecurity and inducement of electoral Institutions

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Chief Eze said Wike’s persistent references to Amaechi has only continued to expose the depth of the minister’s political anxiety.

According to him, Amaechi’s place in Rivers political history cannot be erased by repeated attacks from Wike, stressing that political disagreements cannot rewrite established facts.

Eze also dismissed Wike’s description of the recent Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Port Harcourt as a “flop” as well as  the minister’s allegation that the NBA leadership was playing politics.

He described the conference as one of the most significant and successful NBA conferences held in Port Harcourt, noting that its focus on the legal profession, democratic governance, justice and the future of Nigeria demonstrated the capacity of the legal profession to engage the nation’s most important challenges.

Eze said Wike’s displeasure over not being invited should not be disguised as an assessment of the quality of the conference.