Amaechi As Minister Is A Big Problem To Governor Wike; He's Fighting To Stop Him

Indications have emerged that the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and his PDP loyalists have gone the extra miles to perfect plans to try to frustrate the ministerial nomination of ex-Governor Rotimi Amaechi by President Muhammadu Buhari.

A source in the state said: “Loyalists of Governor Nyesom Wike are planning a protest to the National Assembly this week against former Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi’s nomination as minister. 

“We have reliable information that they have set aside N350million to execute this invidious plot. 

"What is worrisome is that loyalists of Wike are doing this at a time Rivers State children have been locked out of schools because of the state government’s refusal to pay salaries.”

The source also alleged that some PDP stalwarts also met with a group of senators from the party to “pay back Amaechi in his own coin” for defecting from the party to the APC.

“PDP is already advising its members in Rivers and Ekiti states to reject the nominees appointed by the president,” the source said.

The Rivers State chapter of APC has vowed to resist move to scuttle Amaechi’s clearance by the Senate.

Rivers APC are set to resist attempts by Wike's loyalists to protest against Amaechi in Abuja.

Another source added: “There is further information that APC members in Rivers State are also gearing up to counter-attack as they are mobilizing their supporters to match PDP’s strength. Security agencies are very concerned about the possibility of the Rivers crisis spilling over into the FCT, Abuja.”

When contacted, the state chairman of APC, Chief Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, admitted hearing the rumours, saying he had told party members to be prepared.

He said: “The APC in Rivers State has borne with equanimity all the numerous attacks by the PDP and its leadership against our leader and former governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi.

“It is sad, indeed, as the former governor has done nothing to deserve such evil behaviour. We have decided, as a party, that we will no longer keep silent. We will match the PDP action for action and word for word.”