A presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has said that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, should be pitied because of his current political situation.
Akande said the former Rivers State governor is now surrounded by many political battles and enemies. According to him, if Wike is removed as FCT minister, his political career could begin to decline.
Akande, who was a former Special Adviser to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, spoke on his YouTube channel while discussing a topic titled “Why Wike Is Troubled.”
He said Wike’s recent political moves show that he is beginning to understand his own limits. Akande pointed out that Wike has openly said he does not want to hear about PDP or APC in Rivers State again, but only about the “Renewed Hope Family.”
Akande also referred to a song used by Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, which he said was a clear message about the ongoing political conflict between Fubara and Wike.
According to Akande, Wike’s biggest problem is that the person he chose as his successor is now giving him the toughest political challenge of his life. He said other politicians should learn from Wike’s situation.
He explained that democracy is not the same as dictatorship and that leaders who fail to carry people along will eventually face problems.
Akande noted that although Wike’s “day of reckoning” has not yet come, he still has power and money to continue fighting to keep control of Rivers State politics.
However, he warned that Wike may be taking on too many battles at once, adding that not every politician can be like President Bola Tinubu, whom many see as a strong political figure.
Akande also said Wike still has unresolved issues with influential figures who once helped his political rise. He mentioned former Rivers governor Peter Odili, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan, as well as former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi.
According to Akande, Wike’s political survival now largely depends on President Tinubu. He said if Tinubu removes Wike as a minister, the consequences could be severe for him politically.
He added that Wike no longer has strong relationships with many of his former allies and that this makes his current situation very difficult.
Akande concluded by saying that even the strongest political figure would struggle when fighting so many battles and enemies at the same time, which is why Wike deserves sympathy.
