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The Digest:

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has taken a swipe at politicians who have recently aligned with President Bola Tinubu, questioning their loyalty during the pivotal 2023 election campaign.

Key Points:
  • Wike criticized individuals now chanting 'On Your Mandate We Stand' for failing to support Tinubu openly in 2023.
  • He credited himself and his supporters for making the President's mandate "strong" in Rivers State.
  • The Minister highlighted the difficulty of publicly backing Tinubu during the tense election period.
  • He assured his loyalists that their sacrifices and electoral efforts "will not go in vain."
  • Wike played a decisive, controversial role in delivering Rivers State to the APC while remaining in the PDP.
  • He challenged new supporters to account for their absence when their backing was most needed.
  • The remarks did not name specific individuals but clearly targeted recent defectors to the Tinubu camp.
The statement reinforces Wike's self-portrayal as a steadfast kingmaker while undermining the credibility of his rivals' newfound allegiance.

Sources: Vanguard, X (formerly Twitter)

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