Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has said that no successful politician, who has performed excellently, is without enemies.
Wike said this when he paid a reconciliatory visit to the South-South Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Victor Giadom on Saturday, January 6th, at his home in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers.
Speaking during the visit, the Minister stated clearly that his visit to Giadom was personal, not political.
He said “I didn’t come here for politics. I came here to visit my friend, Giadom. Let nobody misinterpret why I came here. That is why I came with PDP and APC leaders. It is a private visit to my friend.”
Speaking further, Wike stated that the love he was being shown was a testament to his service to the people.
“Forget about these hungry noisemakers on the road. When the time comes, we will know who is in charge and who is not in charge. There is a time for everything.
“This is not time for politics. When the time comes, we will know who is who. If you like abuse me as you want. If you like employing everybody on social media, I have never bothered myself one day to know who is abusing me. Politics will come. We didn’t contest the election based on social media. We spoke to the people, they listened and believed in us,” the Minister said.
Wike also reiterated his support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, adding that he had no regrets for insisting that the presidency go to the South.
“When I was governor, Nigeria heard about Rivers State. That is what I have always preached. So, nobody should be afraid. I have no regrets when I stood by with my colleagues and friends that the presidency must go to the south.
“There was nothing I was not offered. But I said no. That is why I will continue to support the government of Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu. As I am going back home, I am going with the satisfaction that my friend is back,” he said.
Speaking to Giadom, the Minister “Party will come and go and friendship will remain. We have made our mistakes, we are all humans but friendship remains.
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“When I was appointed a Minister, Victor Giadom led a team to congratulate me. It does not matter where you belong what is important is the interest of Rivers. If you want to be a successful politician, greedy ones will not like you. Nobody has done well in politics without enemies. Those who hate you are in the minority. Those who love you are in the majority.
“This visit I came today will cause a lot of trouble. Some people will start visits now. Follow who knows the road. Continue to support Victor and all your leaders who mean well for all of you,” he said.
Also speaking during the visit, Giadom said “Today is homecoming of a brother, a friend and a leader. I stand here on this ground to let you know that we have lived well, paid our dues and contributed to the development of this place.
“Be rest assured that we will support the team you will lead in Rivers to provide support for our President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is the main reason we are all here today. This place nobody can challenge any visitor on this soil. We are in firm control of this place.”
