Chijioke Ihunwo, the Executive Chairman of Obio/Akpo Local Government Area in Rivers State, has publicly accused Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), of undermining democracy in Nigeria.
Ihunwo made the allegations during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday.
Ihunwo said, “We want to tell Nigerians that nobody can destroy our Local Government. The local government has always been there even before the Minister of the FCT came in to become a chairman.”
The local government chairman further criticized Wike for allegedly inciting violence in the region.
“Sponsoring people to start shooting here and there across the local governments is laughable. And Wike is threatening democracy in Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu,” he stated.
His remarks come in light of recent reports of violent clashes and protests that erupted in several local government areas after the elections.
Ihunwo reassured the public, insisting that “everyone in Rivers State is fine” and urging citizens to carry on with their daily responsibilities.
“Two people can’t be mad at the same time. What’s happening in Rivers is more or less laughable,” he stated.
The Obio/Akpo chairman also drew parallels between the current political situation and past events, stating, “We know that what goes around, comes around.
“Wike did the same to Rotimi Amaechi. Today, Rivers people did the same to him because he has refused to leave Rivers State alone.”
Ihunwo accused Wike of attempting to control the state as if it were his “private industry,” asserting that the people of Rivers State have rejected such dominance.