Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has sternly warned Senator Ajibola Basiru against interfering in Rivers State politics following his recent comments in support of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Wike gave the warning while addressing supporters in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, declaring that the state is out of bounds to political actors he described as outsiders.
The FCT in his reaction to Basiru’s remarks, warned against taking the support of Rivers leaders for President Bola Tinubu for granted.
“Don’t take our support for Mr President for granted. You have to be very careful with the statements you make,” Wike said.
Wike, in a strongly worded statement, declared Rivers a political “no-go area,” warning that anyone who attempts to interfere should be prepared for the consequences.
He said, “When Mr President comes back, when I see the Minister of Blue Economy, I will tell them to tell him – if carry your hand to Rivers State, if your hand burns, don’t say na me burn am.
“I can challenge anybody. This state is a no-go area whether you like it or not. Go and ask those who have tried it before. You open your mouth to talk about Rivers State, anything you see, take it.”
Wike also accused unnamed political figures of making “unnecessary noise” about Rivers politics and warned them to focus on their own affairs.
“So take the one you have taken. Stop making unnecessary noise,” he stated.
The APC national secretary had earlier made comments backing Governor Fubara amid the ongoing political tensions in Rivers State.
