Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed the commencement of political activities in Rivers State beginning from January, 2026.
Wike made the disclosure when he addressed political stakeholders from Ahoada East and Ahoada West Local Government Areas of the state at the annual thanksgiving ceremony organised by the Chairman of the South-South Development Forum, Chibudom Nwuche, held in Ochigba community, Ahoada East LGA on Saturday.
He stated: “Let me inform you, we will start politics,” he said.
Speaking further, Wike accused some persons of benefiting from the sacrifices made by others during the 2023 general elections without openly supporting President Bola Tinubu at the time.
According to the minister, when the political climate was tense during the electioneering period, many failed to publicly identify with Tinubu’s mandate.
“But, we did it, when it was tough for people to say on your mandate we stand. We stood firm and said on your mandate we stand. And to the glory of God, we stood and on your mandate we stand today is very strong.
“So, you are the ones who made the mandate to be strong as far as Rivers State is concerned.”
He assured his supporters that their sacrifices during the 2023 electioneering process would not be forgotten.
Addressing concerns surrounding the much-publicised peace deal in Rivers State, Wike stressed that he would not be part of any agreement that could not be honoured.
He declared: “You know me, I believe in agreement is agreement. Anything you know you cannot do, don’t say it. Don’t enter into it.
“Nobody can use us to say let me say yes I agree, later. No, you can’t do that. Whatever you have agreed in the morning, you must agree in the night.”
He said he is among the most politically criticised politicians in Nigeria, particularly because of his insistence on maintaining agreements.
Wike further restated his continued support for President Tinubu, insisting that he and his political associates remain committed to the president’s mandate.
The FCT minister thanked the people of Ahoada for their loyalty and support over the years, assuring them that there was no cause for alarm.
The minister added that he would speak further at the appropriate time.
