Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has insisted that there is no bad blood between him and his successor, Siminalayi Fubara.
The minister, while speaking in Port Harcourt, yesterday, as the special guest of honour at a book presentation, warned those fanning the embers of chaos in the state to desist from such to enable the state to continue to enjoy relative peace.
Wike, who was also the Chief Launcher of the book titled, ‘Law and Society: A Compendium of Speeches and Addresses’, written by former Chief judge of the state and Pro-chancellor/chairman of the Governing Council of Rivers State University, Justice Iche Ndu, seized the moment to chide some people who inputted ethnic colourations into the political instability experienced in the state recently.
Wike noted that it was due to his strength of character that President Bola Tinubu found him worthy to be appointed as the Minister of the FCT, adding that if he had heed the advice of some religious leaders in the state, his successor would not have become governor.
“I am a man of character. I would not have been the minister of FCT; a non-member of the APC to become minister of FCT, then you should know that I am a man of character.
“If I had followed you people who are bishops today, Fubara would not have been governor. The way you people are pushing to go to, if I had followed that part and supported the person you want me to support, it would not have been possible.
“So, I urge all of you, if you want to help, help. If you have no capacity to help, do not cause war.
“I do not know where you are getting the problem; if there is a problem you will see it. Let nobody deceive you. If I say there would be problem, there would be. I do not need to win. When you want to make peace, open your door so when you make the peace, it will follow you,” Wike stated.
Meanwhile, the state Head of Service, Dr. George Nweke, represented Governor Fubara, who was the Chief Presenter of the book.
The governor applauded the author of the book for compiling his experiences in a book.
He also thanked his predecessor for his strides on the infrastructural development of the institution where the author has been the Pro-Chancellor and chairman of the governing board for eight years.
The author of the book, Justice Ndu, noted that the book presentation was not just a celebration of his tenure but also a recognition of the collective efforts of all those who have contributed to the growth and success of the institution and the Rivers State Judiciary.
“This book presents my stewardship in public service for two decades. It is my hope that the book (of nearly 500 pages) will serve as a course of inspiration for future generations of scholars and leaders,” he said.
