- Wike expressed his dissatisfaction with Governor Diri’s decision to convene a South-South zonal political leaders’ meeting without inviting him.
- Wike questioned the integrity of Diri, who previously sought his support
- Accuses Diri of supporting Fubara against him
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has accused Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State of lacking character and collaborating with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara against him and his supporters, Eko Hot Blog reports.
During an interview with select media houses in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike expressed his dissatisfaction with Governor Diri’s decision to convene a South-South zonal political leaders’ meeting without inviting him, as well as National Assembly members and other allies.
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Wike questioned the integrity of Diri, who previously sought his support, and implied that the governors of Bayelsa and Rivers are working together against his interests.
He said: “That’s why, when I look at people, I say character matters. You know, this Diri you’re talking about, go and ask the Minister of Petroleum, Senator Lokpobiri, who brought Diri to me.
“This governor you’re talking about—this is why I always say, character is something you cannot buy.
“Lokpobiri, the minister under the President, brought him with David Lyon. This governor, he was kneeling down, and I told him, ‘No, don’t do that, you’re a governor, don’t do that.’
“Today, he convenes a meeting of the South-South zone in his house, and the Minister of the FCT is not invited, the Zonal Committee is not invited, the senators are not invited, the National Assembly members are not invited. What kind of politics is this? Now look at how they are behaving.”
