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The Digest:

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the recent wave of PDP governors defecting to the ruling APC justifies his earlier support for President Bola Tinubu. He mocked former critics, stating they should now commend him for "doing a good job" of paving their way into the ruling party, highlighting a dramatic realignment in Nigeria's political landscape. Rooted in the Storm.

Key Points:
  • FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stated his critics are now joining the APC, vindicating his stance.
  • He mocked governors who previously accused him of destabilizing the PDP.
  • Governors Peter Mbah (Enugu) and Douye Diri (Bayelsa) recently defected to the APC.
  • Wike praised President Tinubu's "decisive leadership" for improving state finances.
  • He claimed states now have enough resources for salaries and projects, unlike before.
  • The PDP has lost three governors in recent months, reducing its tally to eight.
  • Wike described the support for Tinubu as "worthwhile" for national development.
This shifting political tide reveals the fluid nature of allegiance, where yesterday's critics become today's allies, all navigating the storm of power and national influence.

Sources: Punch