Campaign for Democracy (CD) called on President Bola Tinubu to caution Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, over what it described as his “immature and destabilising” political conduct in Rivers State.
CD warned that Wike’s actions posed grave threat to democratic governance and national stability.
In a statement by its National President, Pastor Ifeanyi Odili, the group alleged that last year’s political crisis and bloodshed in Rivers State were traceable to Wike’s unguarded utterances and actions against Fubara. It added that the development culminated in the controversial suspension of the governor, the introduction of an interim administration, and his eventual reinstatement following presidential intervention.
According to CD, the chain of recent events has raised serious concerns about Wike’s influence in the state, his motivations, and the broader implications for Nigeria’s democracy.
The organisation urged Tinubu to “advise and warn” his minister to exercise restraint, maturity and respect for democratic norms.
It also stated that Wike’s public statements and political manoeuvres had the capacity to inflame tensions, incite violence, and erode public confidence in government institutions.
Part of the statement read, “Mr. Wike’s conduct, if unchecked, threatens democratic principles and stability in Rivers State.
“His actions and utterances give the impression of authoritarian tendencies that undermine democratic freedoms and the rule of law.”
CD accused the former Rivers State governor of making inflammatory statements capable of encouraging hatred and violence. It stressed that such rhetoric could further destabilise an already fragile political environment in the state.
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