The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike has revealed that his appointment was not on a silver platter, saying President Bola Tinubu took a risk on me.
Wike stated this on Sunday, January 7, at a state luncheon he organised in Port Harcourt to mark the New Year against the backdrop of Tinubu’s settlement of the fight between him and his predecessor, Gov. Siminalayi Fubara.
The former governor said he may not agree with some of the President’s resolutions with regard the fight but he is handicapped and beholden to him for standing his ground to make him a minister.
“I want to make one confession to you. I work with Mr. President and there no way I can disobey Mr. President. It is not possible. The mere fact Mr. President calls you and said look allow peace here, there is no way I can disobey Mr. President.
“I may not be happy in all resolutions but if Mr. President calls for peace, who are you to say you don’t want peace? I will not attach any condition to what Mr. President wants from me. I will not do it.
“So, I must obey Mr. President. I must do everything humanly possible to see that the peace arrangement is achieved in Rivers. That is what is required and I am going to do that.
“Let’s accept what Mr. President has said. It is for the interest of Rivers and for Nigeria in general.
“It may not be the best but there is no option. Mr. President took a lot of risk to give me Minister of FCT. People protested but he stood firm. If he could do that, you too should accept his decision,” Wike said.
