Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has claimed that he risked his life and spent all he had to make Rotimi Amaechi the governor of Rivers State in 2007. Wike made these claims during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today.’ He accused Amaechi of deceit, hypocrisy, and questionable integrity.
Wike stated, “I am not a bush man; my background is not like the level Amaechi came from. Amaechi was the Speaker for eight years, he was the governor for eight years, and he doesn’t have a house. Amaechi has a spiritual problem.” Wike alleged that Amaechi secretly owns property in highbrow areas of Abuja and Port Harcourt despite presenting himself as financially modest.
Wike questioned Amaechi’s moral standing and leadership potential, especially in light of his rumored presidential ambition. He recounted a political episode during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration when Amaechi’s governorship bid faced major hurdles. Wike said Amaechi later attempted to edge him out politically, falsely believing he was doing him (Wike) a favor.
Wike shared how he put his life at risk for Amaechi’s political future. He claimed that he invested everything he had to ensure Amaechi emerged as governor and called on prominent individuals to corroborate his story. Wike concluded by saying that he never asked for financial control but only requested to be made Chief of Staff in Rivers State Government House.
