Rivers Women Slam Wike Over Walkout Comments, Call Out Political Manipulation
"Rivers Women Criticize Wike for Perceived Partiality Towards Tinubu; Clarify Alleged Walkout Incident"
In response to Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister's critique of their walkout during Senator Oluremi Tinubu's women's empowerment programme in Port Harcourt, members of the Rivers Professional Women League (RPWL) have fired back, denying any disrespectful intentions and accusing Wike of politicizing the situation.
The women, initially under the impression that Valerie Sim-Fubara, the wife of the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, would address them, staged a walkout when they discovered Dr. Theresa Ibas, the wife of the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, was taking her place.
However, in a statement jointly signed by Nimi Fiberisima, Esq., President, Jennifer Boms Wolugbom, Secretary, and Tambari Menete, Director of Publicity, RPWL argued that Wike was misrepresenting the situation and attempting to manipulate Rivers State's political climate [1][3].
The women made it clear that their actions were not intended to disrespect the First Lady or the President. Instead, they were simply expressing their disappointment at being misinformed and addressed by someone they felt was not representative of their interests [1].
Additionally, they accused Wike of attempting to exploit the incident for his own political gain, spinning the narrative for personal advantage. Rivers women, the statement said, had grown tired of such political maneuvering and would not be taken for a ride [1][3].
Wike, in turn, condemned the walkout as a disturbing and embarrassing act that directly insulted the office of the President. He also insinuated that the walkout was orchestrated by sacked local government chairmen in the state [2].
As the political landscape in Rivers State continues to evolve, this latest incident serves as another reminder of the ongoing power struggles between the various factions vying for control.
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- The Rivers Professional Women League (RPWL) has refuted allegations of disrespect, stating their walkout at Senator Oluremi Tinubu's women's empowerment programme was prompted by misinformation.
- The League accused Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, of manipulating the situation for political gains, a claim he vehemently disputes.
- In a heated turn of events, Wike condemned the walkout as disrespectful and a direct insult to the Office of the President.
- Amidst ongoing power struggles within Rivers State's political landscape, this incident serves as another testament to the complexities in the state's politics.
- Reports suggest that Wike has met with PDP governors, agreeing to make concessions to foster unity within the party.
- Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, has returned to Port Harcourt after a two-week overseas vacation, potentially impacting the ongoing power struggles in the state.
- The dispute between Fubara and Wike appears to be ongoing, with peace talks reportedly underway to resolve their longstanding feud.
- The situation has sparked general news discussion, with topics ranging from political manipulation to women's empowerment finding their way into various media outlets.
- As the situation unfolds, incidents such as car-accidents, fires, and crime-and-justice issues continue to make headlines, providing a stark contrast to the political drama unfolding in Nigeria, also known as 'Naija', particularly in its capital city, Abuja.
