Why I Removed Secondus As PDP National Chairman - Wike

Why I Removed Secondus As PDP National Chairman – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, took aim at the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, for labeling him (Wike) as an enemy of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.

Speaking at the PDP End of Year Thanksgiving for Ahoada East and Ahoada West in Rivers State, Wike described Secondus as Fubara’s true adversary.

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He explained that when Secondus was PDP Chairman, he had opposed Fubara’s candidacy for governor in 2023, preferring instead to back his cousin, Tele Ikuru, for the position.

Wike, who had strongly supported Fubara’s gubernatorial bid, revealed that this opposition from Secondus was one of the reasons he had orchestrated Secondus’s removal as PDP National Chairman.

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In his remarks, Wike criticized both Secondus and former Rivers State Governor Celestine Omehia for supporting Fubara in the current political struggle, even as they themselves were now at odds with the governor.

Last week, during a visit to Rivers State for the inauguration of a road project, Secondus, while being hosted by Fubara, had assured the governor that he would triumph over his political foes.

“Be strong and be courageous, because you will overcome your enemies. Those who are shouting in Abuja, how were they made? It is God and some of us and the leaders seated here today that made it possible.

“Your Excellency, don’t worry, power comes from God. The same way God gave it to them through us, God has given it to you. From what we have seen, you will excel because you love and respect the people, leaders, and elders of the State,” Secondus told Fubara.

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Speaking on Thursday, Wike criticized Secondus, branding him as Fubara’s true adversary.

He also denied allegations that he left unfinished projects for Fubara to take over, challenging the governor to identify any specific projects that were left incomplete.

He said, “I heard Secondus say the other day in Bori that I awarded the Bori Internal Road as governor.

“I paid 50 per cent and thinking that we have a governor that we all agreed to continue. Secondus was saying that his enemies; who are the enemies of the governor? Secondus that refused him to be governor!

“I kicked out Secondus as PDP National Chairman when he wanted to make his cousin, Tele Ikuru, to be governor. Today, he is saying now that we are enemies.

“He (Seconds) was the one who refused the man (Fubara) to be governor; he wanted his cousin to be governor. He has now become the governor’s friend and we have now become the enemies. To God be the glory,” Wike said.