- Supporters of Chief Nyesom Wike are organizing a grand birthday celebration in Rivers State, showcasing his political influence amidst tensions
- Numerous groups, including the NEW Associates and Wikematic Youths, are mobilizing for festivities, reaffirming loyalty to Wike’s leadership
Loyalists, associates, and supporters of Chief Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), are organizing a grand celebration to honour his birthday.
The event, scheduled for Friday, is set to dominate Rivers State, particularly Port Harcourt, as a demonstration of Wike’s political influence in the state.
The celebration comes amidst ongoing tensions between Wike and the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, raising concerns about potential clashes between their respective supporters.
Numerous groups and movements are mobilizing to mark the former governor’s birthday. Leading the charge is the NEW Associates, a political organization named after Wike’s initials—Nyesom Ezenwo Wike.
Other groups, including Wikematic Youths, Wikematic Women, and the Rivers Ijaw Progressive Congress (RIPCO), are also gearing up for festivities across various venues.
Senator George Thompson Sekibo, Convener of the NEW Associates, emphasized the loyalty and enthusiasm of Wike’s supporters, stating, “Despite all efforts of the betrayers, the minister has kept our political family in Rivers intact.
He remains the indisputable leader of Rivers politics. He has survived all machinations and, by God’s grace, continues to grow stronger.”
The event is seen as a testament to Wike’s enduring political clout in Rivers State and an opportunity for his allies to reaffirm their allegiance amidst the evolving political dynamics in the region.
With groups preparing parades and various festivities, the celebration will create significant activity and fanfare throughout Rivers State on Friday.