Tribune Online Rivers has most appointees in Tinubu’s govt, Wike fires back at critics Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at some of his critics in Rivers State who claimed he has not attracted any projects to Rivers State as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Speaking at the Ahoada East and Ahoada West PDP End of Year thanksgiving held in Ochigna town […] Rivers has most appointees in Tinubu’s govt, Wike fires back at critics Tribune Online
The main conceptual idea of the article is that Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, defends his record and asserts that Rivers State has more political appointments in President Tinubu's government than any other state.
Wike refutes criticism from former allies Celestine Omehia and Uche Secondus, who claim he hasn't brought any federal projects to Rivers State. He argues that while he can't directly allocate FCT funds to Rivers, he has helped Rivers people through political appointments and indirectly contributes to the state's development. He also highlights that Rivers has the highest number of appointees in the current government, contrasting this with the limited achievements credited to Omehia and Secondus during their own time in power.
Essentially, the article portrays Wike as a proactive and influential figure who continues to benefit Rivers State despite not holding a position directly related to the state.
The main conceptual idea of the article is that Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, defends his record and asserts that Rivers State has more political appointments in President Tinubu's government than any other state. Wike refutes criticism from former allies Celestine Omehia and Uche Secondus, who claim he hasn't brought any federal projects to Rivers State. He argues that while he can't directly allocate FCT funds to Rivers, he has helped Rivers people through political appointments and indirectly contributes to the state's development. He also highlights that Rivers has the highest number of appointees in the current government, contrasting this with the limited achievements credited to Omehia and Secondus during their own time in power. Essentially, the article portrays Wike as a proactive and influential figure who continues to benefit Rivers State despite not holding a position directly related to the state.
