Under Fire Constantly: Wike Explains Why He’s Nigeria’s Most Abused Politician

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he is Nigeria’s most criticised politician after President Bola Tinubu.

Wike made the remark on Saturday in Ochigba, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, while addressing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders from the area. The gathering formed part of an end-of-year thanksgiving programme organised by former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche, in his hometown.

According to Wike, the constant attacks against him stem from his firm stance on honouring agreements and ensuring that his supporters are not sidelined. The former Rivers State governor said he believes strongly that any agreement reached must be fully implemented.

He added that his political camp had long agreed to continue supporting President Tinubu and insisted that the commitment remains unchanged. Wike stressed that he would rather not enter into any agreement than fail to uphold it, noting that this principle is the reason he often comes under heavy criticism.