The National Secretary of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has demanded that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike resign from his ministerial position, citing incompatibility with his alleged attempts to destabilize the party in Rivers State.
Basiru’s statement follows Wike’s warning to APC leaders to stay out of Rivers State politics, describing the state as a “no-go area” for political interference. The APC National Secretary emphasized that Wike, not being an APC member, lacks the authority to comment on party affairs ¹ ² ³.
*Key Points of Contention:*
– _Wike’s Party Membership_: Basiru stated Wike isn’t an APC member, so he shouldn’t meddle in party affairs.
– _Rivers State Politics_: Basiru said his comments on APC affairs in Rivers State aren’t undue interference, as he’s protecting party interests.
– _N600 Billion Allegations_: Basiru dismissed Wike’s claims of APC leaders scrambling for N600 billion as “cheap blackmail” and challenged Wike to prove it.
Basiru advised Wike to resign as minister if he’s causing confusion within the party, saying it’s “the honourable thing to do”. Wike had warned APC leaders against interfering in Rivers State politics, saying “your hands might get burnt”
