Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, did not specify the nature of the mistake.
By Nydra Ayibapreye
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, admitted during a grand civic reception in Ogu-Bolo, Rivers State, honouring Chief George Thompson Sekibo’s 20 years of public service, that he made a mistake and is prepared to rectify it at the right moment.
Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, did not specify the nature of the mistake but has been at odds with the current governor, Siminalayi Fubara, leading to a divided state House of Assembly.
Despite endorsing Fubara as his successor, Wike did not confirm if this choice was the mistake he mentioned, but assured the people he would address it in due course.
“I want to say this clearly, in life we have made a mistake. I have made a mistake. I own it up and I say God forgive me. I have said all of you forgive me. But we will correct it at the appropriate time,” he declared.
The former Rivers governor acknowledged his fallibility, stating, “I am a human, I am bound to make a mistake. So forgive me for making a wrong judgment. So nobody should kill.”
He also said the law and due process would take its course irrespective of whatever happened.
“If they like, they can go to anybody by 2am or 4am to get injunction. The law will take its course. We must follow due process,” Wike declared.
He also said he has never demanded that anybody worship him.
“Nobody can worship man. All of us believe that it is only God we will worship. As politicians, we appreciate people who have helped us,” he said.
Wike further warned his supporters and lawmakers not to be intimidated, vowing to maintain peace in the state. “Don’t be afraid. Nobody will remove you as a lawmaker. Most of you don’t understand. This is our work. Our business is to make them fear. That is what I am doing. We will make them to be angry every day, and they will continue to make mistakes.”
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