I’d Have Resigned If I Was In Pantami’s Shoes – Wike

• The minister has been under fire recently for the comments he made in the past in support of extremist groups, despite his position as a changed person
• The Presidency has however justified his statements as that of a man in his twenties, adding that people do rightly-change.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has faulted the continued stay of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, as a member of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

He believes it is unreasonable for the government to allow anyone in a situation such as that of the embattled minister to remain in office.

Read also: It Is Impossible That State Security Didn’t Do A Thorough Check On Pantami – Ex-DSS Director

The governor made the remarks on Wednesday via his Twitter handle while reacting to the comments said to have been made by Pantami in the past in support of extremist groups.

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Although the minister has renounced the comments, saying he was a changed person, Governor Wike insisted that it was wrong to allow Pantami to continue with his duties as a minister.

According to him, the minister ought to have relinquished his duties but the situation has worsened because the government does not care.

It is inexcusable, at best we can say the seeds he sowed has germinated and led to the killing and destruction of people.

If I was in such a situation I would have tendered my resignation.

— Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (@GovWike) April 21, 2021

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