Speaking with TimesNow.com.ng on Sunday, October 6, the council’s president, Hassan Oladotun, cited specific reasons for the call for Wike’s removal from office, citing his role in the political unrest in Rivers State.
He maintained that Wike’s continued presence in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet is a “distraction” and poses a threat to democracy and peace in the Niger Delta.
He said:
Furthermore, the Yoruba Council also accused Wike of nepotism and abuse of power, pointing to his history of political clashes with former allies.
He said:
The council described the election as a “premeditated attrition” and a “catastrophe to democracy,” pointing fingers at the power struggle between Wike and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
Speaking after the election results, the Oladotun expressed disappointment over the chaotic process, calling it a “war zone” rather than a democratic exercise.
Oladotun said:
He further argued that Wike’s relationship with Fubara is riddled with hidden political agendas that could destabilize the entire region.
His words:
In another development, Legit,.ng reported that former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned Rivers state governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike over the local government election in the state.
According to the former president, the Saturday, October 5, local government election in Rivers state has sparked intense interest and concern among political stakeholders, democracy lovers, and security experts.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
