Former Tinubu Campaign Spokesman Attributes APC Governors’ Disagreement with Wike to His Confrontational Style
Denge Josef Onoh, former South‑East spokesman for Bola Tinubu’s 2023 campaign, says APC governors’ conflict with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stems from Wike’s history of political confrontation.
In Brief
- •Denge Josef Onoh, former South‑East spokesman for Bola Tinubu’s 2023 campaign, says APC governors’ conflict with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stems from Wike’s history of political confrontation.
- •Onoh traces Wike’s career from chairmanship of Obio‑Akpor LGA (1999‑2007) to Chief of Staff to Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, then Minister of State for Education under President Goodluck Jonathan.
- •Wike was a key figure in the political clash between the Jonathan administration and Amaechi, and in the pre‑2015 Rivers State election struggle.
- •Onoh noted he was among a few former PDP members in Tinubu’s campaign who advocated for Wike’s inclusion.
Why It Matters
The disagreement between APC governors and the Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike could influence the implementation of federal policies in the capital region. Wike’s confrontational approach, as highlighted by former campaign staff, may affect intergovernmental relations and the stability of governance in the region.
Key Details
- Spokesman
- Denge Josef Onoh
- Position
- Former South‑East Spokesman, Tinubu 2023 campaign
- Wike's Tenure as Obio‑Akpor LGA Chairman
- 1999‑2007
- Wike's Role in 2015 Rivers State Election
- Political struggle participant
Context & Background
Nyesom Wike has been a prominent political figure in Rivers State, serving as Minister of State for Education during Goodluck Jonathan’s presidency and later as Federal Capital Territory Minister. His career has been marked by frequent political confrontations, particularly with the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress.
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