Abati: Watch Out, Wike Might Target You Tomorrow, Tinubu

Reuben Abati, who formerly served as presidential spokesperson, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu to be cautious of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
As Abati noted, Wike’s ability to disrespect and criticize those who were crucial to his rise in politics suggests he can also do the same to the President.
The TV presenter was responding to Wike’s recent verbal assaults on important political figures.

During his appearance on Tuesday on the Arise Television breakfast show The Morning Show, Abati (who co-hosts the show) accused Wike of carelessly discussing his former political mentors and suggested that this was due to a flaw in his character.

Abati characterized Wike’s conduct as motivated by “hubris,” which is clear from his disdain for those who aided him on his journey.

Abati remembered how Wike had previously disrespected Peter Odili, a key figure in Wike’s ascent to power.

The ex-presidential spokesperson indicated that Wike’s method of using derogatory language could soon be aimed at President Tinubu.

He stated, “There is a fundamental principle in human relationships concerning your relationship with your superiors.

„In meiner Ansicht ist Nyesom Wike sehr unhöflich und respektlos, da Rotimi Amaechi in der Politik sein Vorgesetzter ist.

„Er hatte öffentlich gesagt, dass Peter Odili nicht dafür qualifiziert sei, ein Elder zu sein.

“This was the same man Dr. Patience Jonathan had taken him to in order to assist him in becoming governor.” He has called Dr. Peter Odili and his wife by every name imaginable. He described Chief Olabode George as someone who owes ground rent.

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“Who is safe from Nyesom Wike’s insults? He has indicated that he will also insult President Bola Tinubu.

Abati wies auf Wikes jüngste Äußerungen zu Tinubus Bekanntmachung einer Notstandserklärung in Rivers State hin und deutete an, Wike habe angedeutet, dass er, wäre ihm die Situation früher bekannt gewesen, anders hätte beraten wollen – ein Zeichen von Illoyalität.

“During that interview, he noted that had he been aware of President Tinubu’s intention to announce a state of emergency in Rivers, he would have provided a different type of advice.

“This already serves as a signal to President Tinubu that the man he is dealing with has only his own interests at heart. President Tinubu should exercise caution. “He will take advantage of this same President Tinubu tomorrow,” he stated.