Explosive Declaration: Wike Vows No Peace With Anyone Blocking Rivers State Development Amid Ongoing Political Tensions
Nyesom Wike Rivers State vow, FCT Minister Okirika speech, Wike Ijaw people development, Rivers politics 2027, and Wike thanks Tinubu local government election have ignited fresh debates as the powerful politician issues a stern warning during his thank-you tour.
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has fired a strong shot, declaring he will never be on good terms with anyone opposing the progress and development of Rivers State.
The former Rivers State governor made the bold statement on Saturday during his ongoing “Thank You Visit” to local government areas, specifically while addressing enthusiastic supporters in Okirika.
Wike, known for his no-nonsense style, clarified misconceptions about his relationships, particularly with Ijaw communities. He emphasized his strong ties with Okirika and Ijaw people overall, but drew a hard line against individuals hindering state growth.
“I’m good with Ijaw people and Okirika people, but if there is one person that doesn’t want development, I will not be good with that person,” Wike stated firmly.
He challenged critics with personal grudges to confront him directly rather than hiding behind ethnic or communal labels. “So if I have a personal problem with you, come and face me, don’t say it’s Okirika people or Ijaw people, face me,” he added. “So if you don’t have the strength to face us, you go and sleep.”
In a pointed curse-like remark, Wike warned detractors who downplay his past contributions: “Those who said we didn’t do anything good here, they will never see good in their lives.”
The minister also heaped praise on President Bola Tinubu for facilitating the recent local government elections in Rivers State, which he said corrected previous “illegalities.”
“God used Mr. President to make sure that local government election took place; without Mr. President, it would have been difficult,” Wike noted. “The illegalities that were perpetrated have been corrected. I thank God that you have taken back the council and you will do very well.”
This comes amid Wike’s series of thank-you visits across Rivers State, where he has repeatedly signaled intense political activity resuming in 2026 ahead of the 2027 elections. During the Okirika stop, the Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress publicly shifted support from Governor Siminalayi Fubara to Wike, further highlighting shifting alliances.
Public reactions have been mixed, with supporters cheering Wike’s focus on development and loyalty to Tinubu, while critics see it as escalating the long-running feud with Fubara’s camp. Social media buzzed with clips of the speech, amplifying discussions on ethnic unity versus personal political battles.
For American readers tracking global politics, this underscores Nigeria’s vibrant yet volatile democratic landscape, where regional power struggles impact governance, resource allocation, and national stability. Rivers State, a key oil-producing hub, plays a crucial role in Nigeria’s economy, influencing energy markets and international relations.
As Nyesom Wike Rivers State vow, FCT Minister Okirika speech, Wike Ijaw people development, Rivers politics 2027, and Wike thanks Tinubu local government election dominate conversations, the stage appears set for more heated developments in Nigeria’s political arena.
By Sam Michael
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