Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has publicly condemned the walkout staged by a group of women during an empowerment event organized by the First Lady’s office in Port Harcourt. The event, part of the Renewed Hope Initiative, was meant to support 500 women across Rivers State with empowerment items. Instead, it turned chaotic when some attendees believed to be loyalists of Governor Siminalayi Fubara walked out in protest.
Wike, who is currently in China on official duties, reacted through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications, Lere Olayinka. He didn’t hide his disappointment, calling the incident both “disturbing and embarrassing.” He apologized to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and to President Bola Tinubu, saying the actions of a few should not define the values of Rivers people.
For Wike, the walkout wasn’t just a political stunt—it was a disrespect to the institution of the presidency. He emphasized that insulting someone who represents the First Lady is effectively insulting the President himself. As a senior political figure from Rivers, Wike made it clear he wanted no part in such behavior.
He also used the opportunity to criticize Fubara and his supporters, accusing them of speaking about peace while acting in ways that undermine it. Wike challenged Fubara to stop sending mixed messages and instead make his demands known directly to the President. “If you have something to say, say it. Be honest and bold,” Wike stated. “But don’t say one thing in public and do another behind closed doors.”
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