By Alexis Uchendu
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has condemned former Rivers State Governor Celestine Omehia and ex-PDP National Chairman Uche Secondus for questioning his contributions to Rivers State during his tenure as FCT Minister.
Speaking at the PDP end-of-year thanksgiving in Ochigba, Ahoada East Local Government Area, Wike dismissed Omehia’s allegations as baseless and called Secondus’ comments hypocritical.
“I overheard Celestine Omehia asking what I’ve done for Rivers State as Minister. Let me educate him: I am the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, not Rivers State,” Wike said.
He referenced his past contributions as Minister of Education, including the establishment of the Faculty of Law at the University of Port Harcourt, grants to Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, and renovations at Federal Government College, Port Harcourt.
Wike also criticized Secondus, accusing him of inconsistency and attempting to impose his cousin, Tele Ikuru, as Rivers’ governor.
“Secondus was against Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s emergence, but now claims to be the governor’s friend while calling me an enemy.
“I removed him as PDP chairman for his actions,” Wike said.
The Minister also highlighted his success in securing federal appointments for Rivers State under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“Rivers has the highest number of political appointees in Tinubu’s government. No governor in Rivers’ history has achieved this,” he claimed.
Wike pointed out that many of the current projects in Rivers, including the Ring Road, were initiated and funded during his tenure as governor.
“I paid 50% of the funding to ensure continuity. It’s disappointing to see some projects canceled,” he added.
Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Prince Chibudum Nwuche, who hosted the event, praised Wike for his leadership and development efforts.
“Wike’s achievements in Rivers were no fluke. Abuja is now being transformed into a world-class city under his leadership,” Nwuche said.
