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By Oscar Okhifo
The national vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-South zone, Hon. Victor Giadom, has insisted that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara cannot achieve any political victory in Rivers State without going through Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Giadom made the declaration during Wike’s Thank-You Visit to Gokana Local Government Area, underscoring the minister’s unchallenged influence in the region.
He described Wike as a “dependable leader” whose presence in Gokana is unmatched.
“I guarantee, on behalf of my brothers, that the Gokana people are for Wike and Tinubu and nobody will challenge Wike’s influence in Gokana. Gokana is a ‘no-go area’ for anybody, even Governor Fubara. For him to win anything in Gokana, he must pass through Wike,” he said.
Magnus Abe, former senator representing Rivers South-East, reaffirmed his support for Wike, praising his ability to unite people. “Wike is a leader that unites, and that is why we are united. If you follow Wike, you will not go home empty-handed. The Ogoni people are with you. Please tell Tinubu not to bother coming to Gokana to campaign. We are for him,” Abe said.
Deputy Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Dumle Maol, assured Wike that the people of Gokana would back him at every turn.
“Anywhere you go, we will go,” he said.
Similarly, Gokana LGA Chairman, Mr. Confidence Deko, pledged full support to the minister, noting the community’s appreciation for his contributions.
“This local government is for you because of what you have done for us. Please tell Tinubu that the people of Gokana are grateful. The time for payback is near, and we will do the needful,” Deko stated.
Responding, Wike said the visit was primarily to thank the people of Gokana for their continuous support. He commended the community for their unity and urged them to follow the guidance of their leaders.
The minister emphasized that APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State were working together under the umbrella of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noting, “That is why you see PDP and APC members here.”