The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a strong warning to Senator Ajibola Basiru, urging him to stay out of Rivers State politics following his public support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Wike gave the warning while addressing his supporters in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, insisting that the state is not open to what he described as interference from political outsiders.
Responding to Basiru’s comments, the former Rivers State governor cautioned against taking the backing of Rivers political leaders for President Bola Tinubu for granted.
“Don’t take our support for Mr President for granted. You have to be very careful with the statements you make,” Wike said.
In a strongly worded statement, the minister declared Rivers a political “no-go area,” warning that anyone who attempts to interfere should be prepared for the consequences.
“When Mr President comes back, when I see the Minister of Blue Economy, I will tell them to tell him – if carry your hand to Rivers State, if your hand burns, don’t say na me burn am,” he said.
Wike added, “I can challenge anybody. This state is a no-go area whether you like it or not. Go and ask those who have tried it before. You open your mouth to talk about Rivers State, anything you see, take it.”
The minister accused unnamed political figures of making “unnecessary noise” about Rivers politics and warned them to focus on their own affairs.
“So take the one you have taken. Stop making unnecessary noise,” he stated.
Senator Basiru had earlier made comments backing Governor Fubara amid the ongoing political tensions in Rivers State.
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