Chijioke Ihunwo, the newly elected Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to dismiss Nyesom Wike from his position as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Ihunwo claims that Wike’s involvement in the recent unrest in Rivers State during the local government elections threatens democracy.
In an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, Ihunwo expressed his concerns, stating, “Wike is threatening democracy under the administration of Mr. President. He disrupted our state. While other states are peaceful, Rivers State is in turmoil. Wike cannot control Rivers State.”
Ihunwo argued that Wike does not deserve to be in President Tinubu’s cabinet and urged the president to take swift action. He emphasized that the violence in Rivers, particularly after the swearing-in of newly elected officials, has escalated due to Wike’s influence.
“We inspected the offices and saw the damage caused. Hoodlums attempted to invade and burn the council but were stopped by security forces. The unrest is laughable, and Wike is behind it,” Ihunwo claimed.
He further stated that Wike’s actions are a repeat of past behaviors, referencing similar incidents during the tenure of former Governor Rotimi Amaechi. Despite the crisis, Ihunwo reassured the public that local governance remains resilient and urged for peace in the state. He encouraged the youth being used in the unrest to stand down.
“What goes around comes around,” Ihunwo concluded, asserting that the people of Rivers will not allow Wike to dominate the state any longer.
