Title: Women's League Hits Back at Wike: "We Ain't No Pawn in Your Political Game"
Women in Rivers, Nigeria, Rebuke Wike for Perceiving Tinubu Support as Unique, Clarify Reason for Walkout Incident
The Rivers Professional Women League (RPWL) has fired back at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, who deemed their walkout on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during a women’s empowerment event as "disturbing" and "embarrassing."
According to our sources, the women staged the walkout last Friday when they discovered that they were to be addressed by the wife of the sole administrator, Theresa Ibas, instead of the wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Fatima Abass, who they believed was attending.
In a swift response, the RPWL issued a statement, signed by Nimi Fiberisima, Jennifer Boms Wolugbom, and Tambari Menete, stating that Wike was spinning a tall tale, using the walkout narrative to suit his purposes. They claimed that the misinformation about Fatima Abass attending the event was the cause of the women's confusion.
The League also accused Wike of exploiting the peaceful disposition of the Rivers people for his own gains, suggesting that this had become a common practice. They argued that it would be unfair and counterproductive to continue this trend of blackmail.
Their statement reads, "We ain't gonna let you paint us as puppets, Wike. The governor, Siminalayi Fubara, ain't got no hand in this, and the women ain't his stepping stones. We stand on our own, and we ain't gonna be walked over."
The RPWL went on to explain that they couldn't have disrespected Senator Oluremi Tinubu, with whom they hold in high regard. The women were misinformed about who would be representing her at the event, which led to the mix-up.
The League also criticized Wike's sudden conclusion that they had embarrassed Senator Tinubu, suggesting that this was another attempt at political blackmail. They stated, "We ain't no politics pawn, Wike. We've got our own minds, our own hearts, and our own voices. And we won't let you silence us."
In conclusion, the RPWL stands firm in their stance, refusing to be used as a pawn in Wike's political game.
Fun Fact:
Did you know that the Rivers Professional Women League plays a crucial role in the political and social landscape of Rivers State? Their voice is a powerful force, advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment in the region.
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- The RPWL's response to Wike's criticism suggests that they are more than just political pawns, asserting their independence and self-determination in statements like, "We ain't gonna let you paint us as puppets, Wike."
- The controversy over the representation at the women's empowerment event in Port Harcourt has brought the Rivers Professional Women League into the limelight, showcasing their role in the political and social landscape of Rivers State.
- In recent news, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State announced a $20M fund for women empowerment programs, highlighting the importance of supporting women's causes in the region.
- Amid ongoing feuds among PDP governors, Wike's peace offerings have been met with skepticism, casting doubt on the prospects for reconciliation within the party.
- The RPWL's criticisms of Wike extend beyond the women's empowerment event, with allegations of unequal treatment towards women's protests and favoritism in the distribution of COVID-19 palliatives for women in Rivers State.
- The general news scene in Nigeria is rich with stories of war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, crime-and-justice, and accidents, including fires and car-accidents, that shape the country's social and political landscape.
- The women's migration patterns in Nigeria, driven by various factors such as poverty,Violence, and the search for opportunities, are significantly influenced by political, economic, and social policies, making it an integral part of the national discourse on women's empowerment and gender equality.
