Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has fired sharp criticism at his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, boasting that President Bola Tinubu secured overwhelming support in Rivers State despite alleged failures by PDP leaders like Uche Secondus, Celestine Omehia, and Lee Sekibo to deliver even 10 votes for Atiku Abubakar. Wike's remarks underscore deepening PDP fractures and his confidence in APC's regional dominance under Tinubu's leadership.
Speaking at a high-profile event, Wike ridiculed Fubara and PDP stalwarts for their inability to sway votes toward Atiku during the 2023 elections, contrasting it with Tinubu's landslide success in Rivers. He emphasized that despite overtures from Secondus (former PDP National Chairman), Omehia (2023 PDP governorship candidate), and Sekibo ( ex-Transport Minister), their collective influence fell short, proving Tinubu's superior appeal. Wike positioned this as evidence of Tinubu's transformative governance winning hearts over empty political rhetoric.
Wike highlighted ongoing PDP turmoil, noting how these leaders "couldn't give Atiku 10 votes" yet courted Fubara, whom he accused of disloyalty amid Rivers' political realignments. The verbal salvo reflects Wike's role as FCT Minister and APC leader, leveraging his influence to mock Fubara's PDP ties while celebrating Tinubu's popularity. This exchange amplifies tensions from the 2023 polls, where Rivers delivered strongly for Tinubu despite PDP's national ticket.
Wike's outburst signals intensified APC consolidation in the South-South, tying into recent Kogi APC e-registration successes and calls for Tinubu support. Critics view it as psychological warfare ahead of off-cycle elections, with Wike urging loyalty to Tinubu's reforms over PDP's fractured opposition. The mockery aims to demoralize Fubara's camp while rallying APC faithful around Tinubu's economic and security gains.