Wike Calls Fubara “a Bad Child,” Accuses Rivers Governor of Abandoning Projects

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as “a bad child,” accusing him of abandoning and cancelling projects initiated by the previous administration.

Wike made the remarks during a “thank you” visit to Asari-Toru Local Government Area as part of his tour of the 23 local government areas of Rivers State. He alleged that some programmes he handed over after leaving office were discontinued by the current government.

According to him, governance should be built on continuity, not reversal of policies. He claimed that more than 10,000 youths employed under his administration lost their jobs after the transition of power.

“Government is continuity. I employed over 10,000 Rivers youths, but the person we handed over power to cancelled those jobs,” Wike said. “A bad child is a bad child. I handed over and showed where I stopped. I expected those programmes to be continued to keep Rivers State among the most respected in the country.”

Wike said his visit to Asari-Toru was primarily to appreciate residents for their support over the years, noting that it would have been wrong to return to the area without acknowledging their loyalty.

“We are here to say thank you because you have always stood with us,” he said. “Now that forces have come together, it is time to be confident that things are stable.”

He added that gratitude remained important in politics, stressing that support should never be taken for granted.

“When people do good for us, we come back to say thank you. That is why we are here today, so that tomorrow you will know that we do not forget those who support us,” he stated.

Wike also reflected on the political decision to support President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 elections, describing it as a calculated risk that has yielded positive results.

“In life, you must take risks. In 2023, we did not know how things would turn out, but we made a decision. Today, it has paid off,” he said.

The former Rivers State governor commended political leaders, party officials and grassroots supporters in the area, saying loyalty, accountability and gratitude were essential to sustaining political relationships.

He further called for unity beyond party lines, stressing that political affiliation was no longer the focus of his movement.

“What matters now is collective commitment to progress,” Wike said. “Problems are not solved by propaganda or shouting. They are solved by accountability and correction.”