The Elders Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has apologized to Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, for the ongoing rift between him and his successor, Siminalayi Fubara.
The apology came from Fubara’s kinsmen, who acknowledged the embarrassment and public display of disregard for Wike by Fubara.
Boma Iyaye, Executive Director of Finance at the Niger Delta Development Commission, led the delegation and offered a heartfelt apology on behalf of the Ijaw people. “On behalf of our people, we are apologizing to you for what our son is doing to you. We are sorry. We are sorry because it is not in our nature to pay evil for good. You have done well for us, and we will continue to say thank you,” Iyaye stated.
The apology was made at the Rivers State Ijaw Peoples Congress organized in Wike’s honor in Port Harcourt. Iyaye emphasized that Wike’s contributions to the Ijaw people should not be forgotten due to Fubara’s actions.
“Your Excellency, do not, because of this bad behavior of our son, run away from us. Continue to be our brother. Continue to have us in mind. We have never set our feet on the number one seat of Rivers State. You made it possible for us to become the governor of Rivers State.”
Ferdinard Anabraba, Chairman of the Elders Forum, PDP Rivers State, also condemned Fubara’s government, saying the Ijaw nationality would not forget Wike’s impact. “The aberration we are seeing in the administration of Rivers State is only a demonstration of lack of political discharge of an individual, and by no means the opinion of Ijaw people.”
Anabraba praised Wike, calling him “the light of Rivers State” and “the most celebrated Ijaw politician of national recognition.” He acknowledged Wike’s strategic role in Nigerian politics, saying, “We, the Ijaw, see you as the light of Rivers State. You are indeed a notable strategist in Nigeria’s contemporary politics. And without doubt, you are the most celebrated Ijaw politician of national recognition.”
