Political Tension Escalates” – Danagogo Reacts To Police Over Supposed Wike Assassination Plan

Former Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), Dr. Tammy Danagogo, has formally responded to a police invitation regarding allegations of his involvement in a plot to assassinate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

Through his lawyers, Danagogo informed the Nigeria Police Force that he was out of town and unable to attend the scheduled questioning on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

The invitation came from the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Force Intelligence Department, Abuja, following a leaked telephone conversation between Danagogo and Port Harcourt-based pastor, Tombari Joseph Gbeneol. In the alleged call, the two men were said to have discussed plans to bring in assassins from Israel to target the FCT Minister—a claim that has since sparked nationwide political and legal reactions.

In a letter dated Wednesday and addressed to the IRT Commissioner of Police, Danagogo’s legal firm, Danagogo, Oputa & Associates, requested that the interview be rescheduled. The response, signed by Sir I.O. Nwodoh, Esq., explained that their client was unavailable and proposed a new date.

The letter read in part:

“The attention of our Chief, Dr. T.W. Danagogo, has been drawn to your letter under reference after your service on us yesterday at about 18:00 hours. Upon contacting our Chief, we regret to inform you that he is out of town and may not be available for your scheduled Thursday, 15th January 2026 appointment.

“Consequently, we respectfully request that the appointment be rescheduled for Monday, 26th January 2026, for the interview.”