Rivers Crisis: Taraba Religious Leader Calls on Tinubu to Suspend Wike for Six Months.
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Rev. Dr. Philip Micah Dopah, the Acting Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Taraba State, has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for six months due to his alleged role in causing problems in Rivers State. He made this statement during an interaction with journalists in Jalingo.
“Many people have condemned President Tinubu’s actions, labeling them as unconstitutional. The suspension of an elected governor and members of the state House of Assembly is against the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.
It is unacceptable for President Tinubu to shield the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, while suspending others. Rivers State belongs to God; one individual should not have the power to dictate for all.
“If President Tinubu has ulterior motives, history will judge him. He must ensure his actions do not undermine democracy or target political opponents. It is clear that Nyesom Wike has made significant claims about his influence over the governor’s election.
“I am calling on President Tinubu to not only suspend the governor and members of the House of Assembly but also to suspend the FCT Minister.
Wike is at the heart of the problems in Rivers State. Shielding him will not enhance President Tinubu’s reputation or integrity. As a father, he should be a father for all and not a father for one side; this is my clarion call.
The Cleric called on the newly appointed Military Administrator to play a neutral role in handling the affairs of the State.
“He should not allow any political party to manipulate him.
“To the people of Rivers State, Six months is just like six days. They should fear God and give maximum cooperation to the Military Administrator for him to succeed in the assignment given to them within the giving period – he said.
He urged the former Governor of Rivers State to prioritize peace and humility in his pursuit of power.
“The former Governor should refrain from taking on the role of God, nothing lasts forever.
He cautioned against manipulating others under the guise of helping them, stressing that true assistance should be given freely without expecting anything in return.
According to him, the former Governor’s ambition to hold both gubernatorial and ministerial positions simultaneously is uncalled for, warning that God is not pleased with his role in the Rivers State crisis.
“Is God not the owner of Rivers State, not you?” Rev. Dopah asked, reminding the former Governor that he would return to God “naked” just as he came into the world – he added.
