The political camp of Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, is facing a stormy battle as tensions brew over the chairmanship of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State.
Insiders report that a crucial meeting convened by Wike to push for Chief Tony Okocha as the substantive chairman of the APC ended in chaos. Top party leaders, including Senator Magnus Ngei Abe and Victor Giadom, vehemently rejected the proposal, branding Okocha as a “political wildcard” who cannot be trusted with such a critical position.
Magnus and Giadom are said to have argued that Okocha’s history of inconsistency and perceived lack of loyalty pose a threat to their collective interests. Their rejection of Wike’s preferred candidate reportedly left the minister fuming, as he remains uneasy about alternative nominees presented as options.
This dramatic fallout has created deep divisions within Wike’s pro-APC faction, leaving political observers wondering if these cracks could escalate into an all-out collapse. For now, the minister’s camp appears to be at an impasse, with Rivers residents watching closely for the next twist in this unfolding saga.
Will Wike rally his loyalists to force through his candidate, or will the resistance of Abe and Giadom upend his plans? One thing is certain—this battle is far from over.
