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“They Have The Right To Leave” – Wike On Rivers Lawmakers Defection From PDP.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has commented on the defection of 17 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the development as “unfortunate” but emphasizing that the lawmakers have the right to make their choice.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking after inspecting ongoing construction work on an interchange bridge linking Maitama, Gishiri, Jahi, and Gwarimpa in Abuja, Wike noted that divisions within the PDP played a significant role in the defections. He reaffirmed his commitment to the party, stating that he would continue to work with the remaining lawmakers loyal to the PDP.
“Well, it’s unfortunate. I have always said that everybody has the right to make a choice. The party is fully factionalised. And the requirement of the Constitution is that when a party is factionalised, they are allowed to leave,” Wike said. He added that while 16 or 17 lawmakers have left out of 27, about 10 remain, and his camp will continue to collaborate with them.
Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, urged the PDP to resolve its internal conflicts, stressing that the party must put its house in order to remain a relevant opposition. “I’m still in the PDP. So those who have remained, we’ll continue to work together. And I have said to the party, put your house in order. Because at the end of the day, if you don’t put your house in order, it’s the party that will lose. For me, those who have left are free. But those who remain in the party, we will continue to work together,” he said.
Former PDP Deputy National Chairman, Olabode George, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take urgent steps to prevent Nigeria from sliding into political instability, warning that current developments in the country’s political space are deeply troubling.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In an open letter on Friday, George expressed concern over what he described as growing suppression of opposition voices, adding that any system that weakens dissent risks long-term instability.
He stressed that democracy cannot function effectively where opposition is weakened or silenced, warning that such a situation could make the country volatile.
According to him, leaders who ignore criticism and surround themselves only with praise risk making avoidable mistakes that history often corrects harshly.
George said the President is at a critical point where he must choose between strengthening democratic institutions or allowing the current political tension to deepen.
He urged Tinubu to act decisively to restore confidence in governance and reduce rising divisions in the country.
He also advised the President to avoid being misled by praise-singers, urging him to listen to honest voices, correct wrong directions, and protect Nigeria’s democratic space for the future.
Political strategist and CEO of Global Investment and Trade Company, Baba Yusuf, has warned that worsening insecurity in Nigeria could reach a point where bandits may eventually find their way into the National Assembly.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking in an interview on Arise News, Yusuf said the situation has degenerated to the extent that people in parts of the North now pay “taxes” to armed groups and even seek their intervention in local disputes.
He lamented that while attacks continue to claim lives across several states, both government and opposition figures are politicising the crisis instead of finding lasting solutions.
Yusuf pointed to repeated attacks even after official assurances, arguing that criminal groups are increasingly emboldened and openly challenge state authority, including issuing warnings before carrying out attacks.
He further claimed that in some cases, armed groups operate with little fear of consequences, while public trust in state protection continues to weaken.
According to him, the growing influence and acceptance of such groups in some communities is a dangerous trend that could worsen if not urgently addressed.
He warned that failure to tackle insecurity decisively could lead to a situation where criminal elements gain even more legitimacy within society and political structures.
Nigerian international Alex Iwobi has weighed in on the long-running GOAT debate, choosing Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo after sharing the pitch with both football icons.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on the Beast Mode Podcast, Iwobi said personal experience facing the two superstars influenced his opinion.
He admitted Ronaldo’s presence and aura were “crazy,” recalling matches against him during Premier League clashes between Everton and Manchester United.
Iwobi noted that by that stage of his career, Ronaldo was highly efficient, focusing mainly on goal scoring whenever he got the ball.
However, the Fulham midfielder said his experience against Messi left a deeper impression, especially during his Champions League debut for Arsenal against Barcelona at Camp Nou in 2016.
He described being overwhelmed by the atmosphere and the star-studded Barcelona team featuring Messi, Neymar, Suarez, Iniesta, Xavi, and Dani Alves.
Iwobi said Messi’s control of space made him feel untouchable on the pitch, adding that defenders could barely get close to him whenever he had the ball.
He also recalled facing Messi again at the 2018 World Cup, where the Argentine scored in Nigeria’s 2–1 defeat.
Despite respecting both legends, Iwobi said his encounters convinced him that Messi stands out slightly above Ronaldo.
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