The caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Chief Tony Okocha, has declared that no politician in the state can dismantle the political structure of Minister of Federal Capital Territory , Nyesom Wike.
Okocha made this assertion while addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday.
He expressed confidence in Wike’s enduring political influence in Rivers State.
According to Okocha, Wike’s structure is deeply embedded in the 23 local government areas of the state, with loyal supporters who are not motivated by personal gain.
When questioned about Wike’s potential defection to the APC, Okocha clarified that Wike remains committed to the Peoples Democratic Party, according to Daily Post.
Okocha’s statement underscores the significance of Wike’s influence in Rivers State politics and the challenges faced by the APC in expanding its presence.
His words: “I don’t see any politician in the next 10 years torpedoing Wike’s structure, not even one. Like I said, I am not God, but I am talking about what is within human possibilities. From what I can see, it is not possible. Not so soon.
“The structure is embedded in the 23 LGAs of the state and they are “can-do-men” and women. They are not the type of people who follow because of reward so to speak. They are ardent, unrepentant supporters, believers; 10 of Governor Fubara and his antics will not go 30 per cent into destroying Wike’s structure.”
Asked when Wike is joining APC, Okocha said: “Wike has never told anybody he wants to be a member of APC. Wike cannot be swayed from his membership and support for PDP.”
