Former Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesome Ezenwo Wike might have handed over to his successor but those who believe his political clout will fizzle out like a cloud of smoke without fire as predicted by naysayers before the end of his tenure are all getting the shock of their life. As his clout politically has continued to burn like wildfire. Instead for his political strength to nosedive it has skyrocketed in the scheme of things as he has continued to play politics and stayed relevant even after leaving office.
Mr Project as he is fondly called has shut his detractors up with his recent political move. Most especially those aggrieved because he led the G5 to rebel against Atiku Abubakar at the just concluded election giving way for President Bola Tinubu GCFR a southern candidate to with the elections. While he was in office as Governor of Rivers, he performed excellently well and also fought and won many internal and external battles. He also ensured he invited members of the opposition to commission and flag-off projects in the river state this we gathered didn’t sit well with some so they took him as enemies. An unperturbed Wike was doing his thing without regret despite wailing from all angles. To further show his strength politically; He was one of those who supported the emergence of the Senate President; Senator Godswill Akpabio and his deputy Jibrin Barau as leaders of the 10th Senate. While many were trying to say he had no impact in the victory, Akapabio, Barau and their team visited Wike’s house in Abuja to appreciate him for his support this we gathered further added salt to the injury of his naysayers. As the senate president personally thanked him for the role he played in ensuring his candidacy was delivered despite being from the opposition.
To further cement his stronghold as a political titan and a force to be reckoned with in Nigeria; On Sunday the 18th of June, he held a thanksgiving service in appreciation to his creator for making him have a fruitful tenure and the who is who within Nigerian’s political landscape were present from the President of Nigeria, Senate President and Deputy to Governors and Senators and House of Reps members and Chieftains from the Peoples Democratic Party PDP and the All Progressives Congress APC. After which he hosted them in his private residence where he entertained them to the very best of cuisine and high-cost drinks as everyone thanked him for playing an active role in ensuring power shifts to the south.
Sources say; Nysome Wike might likely pitch his tent with the ruling party anytime soon. “If you check Nyesome Wike’s trajectory he is a straightforward person so remaining in the PDP and dining with APC is not a thing for him. As a straightforward person, he will likely announce his defection. I believe he is consulting and if he does, the whole PDP structure in Rivers will follow him immediately.”
