Game Changer? Wike Publicly Endorses Tinubu’s Second Term, PDP Reacts

Speaking during a TVC interactive session on Sunday, Wike emphasized that his allegiance remains with Tinubu, who played a crucial role in securing his political stability. He stressed the importance of reciprocal loyalty, stating, “When someone supports you, it’s only right to stand by them in return.”

Wike also pointed out that his political camp had expected Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to prioritize their interests, but according to him, those expectations were not met. “If someone helps you in your time of need, you should also support them when necessary. Without the President’s appointment, where would we be today?” he questioned.

He firmly dismissed any reason to withdraw his support from Tinubu ahead of the next election.

Addressing political dynamics in Rivers State, Wike criticized the use of ethnic sentiments, particularly narratives positioning Governor Fubara as an Ijaw representative. He argued that the Ijaw people have not significantly benefited from Fubara’s leadership and insisted that performance, not ethnicity, should guide political decisions.

“Many politicians exploit ethnic narratives for personal gain but fail to deliver real benefits to the people they claim to represent,” he remarked.

Wike urged political stakeholders to prioritize development over divisive ethnic politics.

Notably, Wike, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), previously admitted that he did not support his party’s candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2023 presidential election.