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The Digest:

On his 58th birthday, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike affirmed he has no regrets for supporting President Bola Tinubu since 2022, stating that criticism only strengthens his resolve.

Key Points:
  • Wike stated he never concealed his support for Tinubu, citing fairness and the Southern power shift.
  • He was the only major PDP figure to openly back Tinubu before the 2023 election.
  • The Minister said criticism and abuse do not bother him, but “keep him going.”
  • Rivers' political leaders, including House Speaker Martins Amaewhule, pledged to follow him.
  • Attendees praised Wike as the “naked wire” of Rivers politics and a key ally for Tinubu.
  • The event gathered lawmakers, LG chairmen, and figures from PDP and APC.
  • Wike thanked associates and pledged continued collaboration for Rivers and Nigeria.
The gathering reinforced Wike’s role as a defiant bridge between parties, revealing how political identity is increasingly shaped by loyalty over labels, and endurance over approval.

Sources: The Sun Nigeria