Wike vows unwavering support for Tinubu, says Fubara lacks gratitude

 

 

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he remains firmly committed to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying he has no regrets over that decision, while describing Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as “a bad child” who failed to show gratitude.

Wike made the remarks on Wednesday during a thank-you visit to Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he addressed supporters as part of his tour of the 23 local government areas to appreciate those who stood by him and President Tinubu during the 2023 general elections.

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Speaking to the crowd, the former Rivers State governor praised the people for their loyalty, saying their support had remained steady even during difficult political moments, and noted that unity among his supporters had restored confidence and calm.

He said it would have been wrong to visit the area without first returning to thank the people personally for their backing over the years, stressing that gratitude remained central to his political values.

Wike added that his camp was not known for ingratitude, assuring supporters that those who stood with him would never be forgotten, as he described the visit as a way of reaffirming trust and loyalty ahead of future political engagements.

“Today, we are here to say thank you,. You have always stood with us. No matter how tough it looked, you always came through with success. Now that all the forces have come together and are united, it is time to go home and sleep with our eyes closed, knowing that all is well.

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“We are not ungrateful people. When people do good for us, we always come back to say thank you. That is why we are here today, so that tomorrow you will know that when you support us, we will never forget you”.

The former Rivers State Governor who recalled the tense atmosphere ahead of the 2023 presidential election, said the decision to support Tinubu was a risky one at the time, but noted that it had paid off.

According to him, ” In life, you must take risks. In 2023, we did not know how things would turn out, but we took a decision. Today, thank God, it was a good risk and the results are positive’.

Wike praised political leaders, party officials and grassroots supporters in the area for their loyalty, noting that gratitude and accountability remained the foundation of enduring political relationships.

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“One thing I can assure you is this: when a man makes a mistake and comes back to say, I am sorry, I made a mistake,’ that mistake can be corrected. No propaganda, no shouting and no battle can solve problems. Only accountability and correction can,” he said.

While stressing on unity over party politics, Wike said political affiliation was no longer the focus of his movement, adding that what mattered was collective commitment to progress.

“Here, we don’t focus on political parties. What we have is a family, a rainbow coalition. If you don’t belong to this family, forget it. After the President, this family will determine the direction of the state,” he declared.

He thanked traditional leaders, political stakeholders, professionals and residents of Asari toru Local Government Area for turning out en masse to receive him, assuring them of his continued support and commitment.