Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has shed light on the ongoing conflict between himself and his predecessor, Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara.
Addressing the rift in the state, Wike highlighted the revealing nature of money and power in showcasing a person’s true character.
He conveyed these sentiments during a press briefing with journalists held in Abuja.
“Let me tell you, I don’t like ingrates; I can’t stand it. What is happening now is what Odili said in his book: ‘Give a man power and money, then you will know the person.’ If you haven’t given manpower and money, then you don’t know the person,” Wike asserted.
The former Rivers Governor, however, said he is unperturbed by the recent happenings in his home state because of his understanding of political dynamics,
“However, I’m not worried because I’m a politician. I know what other states are suffering because of debt, but go and check if I left liabilities; the records are there.”
Wike further explained why he left projects for his successor to showcase and take credit for.
“I left projects for him to commission so he would showcase during his hundred days, then politics came in. We are just starting; God gave you something; you are now importing crisis”
Highlighting the contrast in handling the opportunities granted, he criticized Fubara for misusing the opportunity he got on the platter of gold.
“God gave this on the platter of gold; the Federal Government is not fighting you, no crisis, but you are the one now trying to create a crisis for yourself; only those who are natural ingrates will support what is happening there. I use the instrumentality of law to fight not thugs, time will come.”
