I’m Waiting For You In Rivers!” — Wike Issues Bold Challenge To Amaechi

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has openly challenged former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to demonstrate his commitment to the national uprising he recently called for by spearheading it in Rivers State—alongside his own children.

Wike threw down the gauntlet on Friday during the commissioning of the newly renovated Aguma Palace on Radio Nigeria’s New Market Road in Gwagwalada Area Council, FCT, responding directly to Amaechi’s remarks on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where Amaechi urged Nigerians to rise against President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Calling Amaechi out by name, Wike questioned his sincerity and willingness to act on the revolutionary rhetoric.

“I wasn’t even a governor when I stopped certain people from imposing their successors. In 2015, I defeated a powerful sitting governor who wanted to install his protégé,” Wike recalled.
“In 2019, a so-called ‘super minister,’ heavily indebted to Chinese banks and serving as the Director-General of the President’s campaign, couldn’t even secure 20% support for the President in his own state—I defeated him too.”

He continued:
“Now someone is urging Nigerians to rise up—fine. But if you really mean it, come and lead the protest yourself. Start from Rivers State and bring your children along.”

“Don’t sit here inciting citizens while your kids relax in London. If you bring them and lead the charge, then we’ll know you’re serious. Otherwise, stop deceiving people.”