The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that it was wrong for Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to have competed in the All Progressives Congress governorship primary.
According to him, the governor’s decision to obtain nomination forms ran contrary to the spirit of the agreement and complicated reconciliation efforts.
Wike remarked on Monday while briefing journalists after inspecting infrastructure projects in Abuja.
“I am not surprised that the governor withdrew. In the first place, he ought not to have collected the form, because agreement was reached that the impeachment should be dropped, while he should also not go about a second term,” Wike said.
He added that the governor’s earlier actions “didn’t show signs of gentlemanship” despite several interventions aimed at restoring stability.
“But whatever it is, he has withdrawn and somebody has emerged,” he stated.
Wike also expressed confidence in Chinda’s political credentials, describing the lawmaker as a suitable candidate for the governorship position.
The minister added, “A good product markets itself. Everybody knows that Kingsley Chinda is the material.
“He’s quite experienced. He has worked with the Executive and is now in the Legislature. I am sure that he must have been approached by the All Progressives Congress to join them and then get the ticket.”
