APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru has asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to resign his ministerial position if he cannot stop interfering in the internal affairs of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Basiru said Wike, who is not a member of the APC, has no right to comment on or influence the party’s internal politics, particularly in Rivers State.
In a strongly worded statement, Basiru accused Wike of creating tension within the APC through public remarks and political posturing linked to Rivers State. He insisted that being part of the Federal Executive Council under an APC-led government does not grant Wike authority to meddle in party structures, adding that the “honourable option” is for him to resign and focus fully on Rivers politics.
Basiru also dismissed allegations attributed to Wike that APC leaders were eyeing or scrambling for funds allegedly left in Rivers State, describing such claims as baseless and blackmail. He challenged Wike to provide evidence for the allegations or be prepared to face legal consequences.
The exchange followed comments by Wike during a visit to Rivers State, where he warned APC leaders to stay out of the state’s political affairs and accused them of making provocative statements. The war of words has further highlighted the deepening political tension between the former Rivers State governor and key figures within the APC.