From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
A group under the auspices of the Arewa Youth Assembly has reaffirmed its unwavering support to former Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and FCT Minister designate.
This was contained in a statement by the Speaker of, the Arewa Youth Assembly Mohammed Salihu Danlami, and made available to the media in Kaduna yesterday.
The Group also condemns the recent divisive statements made by Sheikh Muhammed Gumi in a trending video and the Facebook post of one Sanusi Garko II, describing former Governor Wike as a hater of Northern Nigeria and an infidel, respectively.
According to them, it is disheartening that some individuals still engage in hate speech and divisive rhetoric, seeking to sow seeds of discord among Nigerians.
The Group added that they strongly uphold the principle that Nigeria belongs to all its citizens, regardless of religious, ethnic, or political affiliations. We believe that unity and cooperation among all regions are crucial to our nation’s progress and development.
Governor Wiki according to them is a dedicated public servant and has demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities in his role as Governor of Rivers State.
“His commitment to good governance and the progress of his state is commendable. As such, we express our full support for his appointment as the FCT Minister and assure him of our unwavering support in this new role.
“It is on record that Mr. Wike on behalf of Rivers State donated 500 Million Naira to victims of the Sokoto State Central Market fire incident. Similarly, a donation of 200 Million Naira was made to victims of banditry in Kaduna State.
“ In a like manner, he donated 200 million to Benue IDPs and 400 million Naira to victims of the Katsina-Ala and High-Level markets incident, just to mention but a few kindnesses of the former governor towards the North.
“Wike is one of us, he deserves all our support. One million of the likes of Sanusi Garko can’t set us against such a kind-hearted man.
“We understand the frustration of Sheikh towards Nyesom Wike. The Sheikh was visibly present in the campaign train of Atiku Abubakar, seeing that Mr.
“Wike stood firmly on the Asaba declaration wherein all southern governors agreed to work on a power shift, which ultimately, handed power to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shetima as President and Vice President, respectively, will continue to disturb Atiku’s campaign team on various alters parading themselves as Men of God.”
