By Khalid Idris Bauchi
The Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has launched a scathing attack on the former governor of Rivers state and current FCT minister, Nyesom Wike. Mohammed described Wike as a "noisemaker" who prioritizes personal gain over national progress for his own self-aggrandizement.
According to a press statement signed by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado, Wike's antics may grab headlines, but they offer little substance. "His betrayal of the PDP and his divisive politics reveal a man driven by personal ambition rather than public service," Gidado said. "As Nigerians continue to see through his duplicity, Wike’s legacy will be that of a political mercenary who squandered opportunities and betrayed his allies."
Governor Bala was responding to Wike's recent media outburst, which he argued was yet another reminder of his transactional approach to politics. "Chief Wike’s dual loyalty—if it can even be called that—is a dangerous precedent in Nigerian politics," Bala said. "His shameless oscillation between PDP and APC undermines the moral fabric of democracy."
The Special Adviser stated that Wike's behavior is reminiscent of George Orwell's Animal Farm, where roles blur and values vanish. "Politics must be guided by principles, not by personal whims," Gidado said. "Wike’s behavior exemplifies the kind of amoral politics that erodes public trust and damages national unity."
Gidado also noted that unlike Wike, who thrives on drama and divisiveness, Sen. Bala Mohammed has always understood that politics is not a game of self-serving theatrics but a platform to serve the public good. "Wike’s erratic behavior and opportunistic alliances expose him as an unreliable and fair-weather friend—traits that alienate even those who once stood by him," he said.
In a similar vein, Governor Bala Mohammed has also referred to Wike as a "frustrated politician". This criticism comes after Wike's threat to "put fire" in states governed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following several governors' expression of solidarity with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Mohammed's remarks highlight the growing tension between Wike and other members of the PDP.
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