the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a strong warning to APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, cautioning him against meddling in the political affairs of Rivers State following his public comments in support of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Wike delivered the warning while addressing his supporters in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State, declaring that the state is off-limits to what he described as political “outsiders.”

Reacting to Basiru’s remarks, the former Rivers State governor warned against taking the support of Rivers political leaders for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granted.

“Don’t take our support for Mr President for granted. You have to be very careful with the statements you make,” Wike said.

In a strongly worded address, the minister described Rivers State as a political “no-go area,” warning that anyone who attempts to interfere should be ready to face the consequences.

“When Mr President comes back, when I see the Minister of Blue Economy, I will tell them to tell him – if you carry your hand to Rivers State and your hand burns, don’t say it is me that burned it,” he said.

Wike added that he was not intimidated by any political figure, insisting that Rivers has a history of resisting external interference.

“I can challenge anybody. This state is a no-go area whether you like it or not. Go and ask those who have tried it before. If you open your mouth to talk about Rivers State, whatever you see, take it,” he warned.

The minister also accused unnamed politicians of making “unnecessary noise” over Rivers politics and urged them to focus on their own political territories.

“So take what you have taken and stop making unnecessary noise,” he said.

Senator Basiru had earlier made comments backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid the lingering political tensions in Rivers State.

Wike Warns APC’s Basiru to Steer Clear of Rivers Politics

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