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'Shamefully Baseless', Wike's Aide Dismisses Gov Diri's Security Alert; Says; "It's Cover-Up For His Failure"

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has been counselled to face the serious business of governance and stop raising baseless security alarm on a mega rally in support of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that the Minister would have informed security agencies by himself if he was going to attend any rally.

The FCT Minister's Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, who reacted to claim by the Bayelsa State Governor that "a mega rally and inauguration of a group loyal to the FCT Minister, was being planned to hold in the State," said; "That alarm is shamefully baseless!

"It is so unfortunate that a Governor with all the security apparatus available to him could go on national television on mere suspicion of people planning a rally, which is their rights to hold."

He said Nigerians are free to express their support for anyone, anywhere and anytime, asking; "Is this how much the governor is afraid of Wike? Can the governor stop people from holding rallies in the State if they want to?"

Olayinka said if the FCT Minister was going to attend any political rally in Bayelsa State or anywhere, he would inform security agencies by himself and his involvement will be seen because he is not afraid of anything.

He noted that it was ridiculous that a governor had to call Security Council and Bayelsa Elders Council meetings to discuss issue of suspicion of people planning a rally for Wike, asking; "Is this how childish governance in Bayelsa State has become? Must he use Wike as cover up for his failure in governance and politics?"

Speaking further, Olayinka said it was funny that Governor Diri did not remember that Bayelsa was not Rivers State or FCT, when he was running after Wike, seeking support for his reelection.

"When he was seeking reelection, this same Diri was brought to Wike, like a thief in the night. He was brought by the Minister of State for Petroleum, Senator Lokpobiri. David Lyon came with him then.

"As he was kneeling down, begging Wike to support him, he (Wike) was telling him, ‘No, don’t do that, you’re a governor, don’t do that.’

"Shamefully, the same Wike has now become someone he goes about disparaging, just to cover up his inadequacies. So obvious that some people don't have conscience and its unfortunate."


Lere Olayinka
Senior Special Assistant
Public Communications and Social Media
March 28, 2025

Wike is a no nonsense man.

I love the fact that he has started working immediately.

shrinkchido:
When he was seeking reelection, this same Diri was brought to Wike, like a thief in the night. He was brought by the Minister of State for Petroleum, Senator Lokpobiri. David Lyon came with him then.

omo see gang up against Timipre Sylva... . Nobody believe Wike political prowess reach Heinekein Lokpobiri.

Indeed

Shot season..

Wike dey inside all the movie wey don happen for this country.

Wike and his houseboy turn spokesperson

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How Wike dey survive these many battles should be studied in Harvard.

Where that guy way always dey summarize

ruggedtimi:
omo see gang up against Timipre Sylva... . Nobody believe Wike political prowess reach Heinekein Lokpobiri.

It was through Wike influence that Lokpobiri became minister of state for petroleum. Wike and Akpabio are currently the most influential politicians from the South South.

ruggedtimi:
omo see gang up against Timipre Sylva... . Nobody believe Wike political prowess reach Heinekein Lokpobiri.

Se u don see! I pity those fighting over politicians, they're same and our common enemy!

Wike was supressing rallies when he was governor. He was even asking his party to pay huge amounts to use facilities just to deter them from continuing their rally.

Same Wike that when he was governor came up with Executive order barring APC and Tonye Cole from using any public facilities in Rivers state for campaign.

Not only that, Wike even shut down Events centers for playing host to his political opponent. Should we mentioned how so many businesses of opposition members were shut down and sealed by Wike.

A man that refused Atiku to campaign in Rivers state. And sent his security aides to shot at Abiye Sekibo for wanting to use an alternative venue in playing host to Atiku. Same Wike that sent his minions to throw dynamite at the APC campaign rally of Tonye Cole at Mile 2 just because they secured a space to hold the rally that isn't owned by Government.

Diri is even lenient. He should have warned all event center not to lease their facility for the event. And that any event center that goes contrary will be sealed off and it's land annexed to the government.

Same man that threatened traditional leaders not to receive candidates of opposition politician in their palace. Or should we mentioned how dynamites were thrown in the houses of pro-Atiku supporters at odd hours when they were sleeping with their family under Wike.

Same Wike that was declaring political opponent wanted on trump up charges. Diri should have declared Mr. Turner wanted for wanting to bring about break down of law and order in Bayelsa

The idea is just to create crisis in South South, so as to make South west a save haven for development

ruggedtimi:
omo see gang up against Timipre Sylva... . Nobody believe Wike political prowess reach Heinekein Lokpobiri.

Including David Lyon too.

Na wá for Nigerian politicians.

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"As he was kneeling down, begging Wike to support him, he (Wike) was telling him, ‘No, don’t do that, you’re a governor, don’t do that.’

"Shamefully, the same Wike has now become someone he goes about disparaging, just to cover up his inadequacies. So obvious that some people don't have conscience and its unfortunate."

Honestly when did SS politician ⁸turned ingrate and a betrayer still surprising me, almost all the politician from the region found doing this ingrate and betrayer thin against their helpers.

This has to stop.

Wike no go hear word.

He go fire back at those guys.

honestivo:
The idea is just to create crisis in South South, so as to make South west a save haven for development

Are you for real?

MyVILLAGEpeople:
It was through Wike influence that Lokpobiri became minister of state for petroleum. Wike and Akpabio are currently the most influential politicians from the South South.

In Nigeria not just the South South!!!

Even the Vice President doesn't command the kind of influence they have!!!

Courtesy demands that he informs the governor of the state that he is planning a rally, this was the same person who as a governor prevented people from another party from using a stadium for a rally even when they sought approval. Incompetent ronu security aide.

MyVILLAGEpeople:
It was through Wike influence that Lokpobiri became minister of state for petroleum. Wike and Akpabio are currently the most influential politicians from the South South.

....and it was through Heinkein, Wike Aligned with Tinubu.

Babatindan:
How Wike dey survive these many battles should be studied in Harvard.

He promised to put political fire in the state of anyone who takes side in the ongoing imbroglio with Sim. Diri is only feeling the smoke the heat is yet to get to him.

We did not forget how Wike used his position to stop Atiku from holding Rally in Rivers State.

Wike's aide really spoke well.

Same wike that prevented political gathering in 2023... lere you are a mad man . You and your principal

Wike should send his Mugabe Tinubu friend to DECLEAR a State of emergency in Bayelsa state Or Go to court

ruggedtimi:
omo see gang up against Timipre Sylva... . Nobody believe Wike political prowess reach Heinekein Lokpobiri.

Even David Lyon, worked against his party. I can see now why Wike is an asset to the president.

ChicagoFires:
Jokes apart Wike is the most powerful person at the moment after Tinubu 👋

Please ask him to use the power

And attract development to the
Niger Delta
Rivers State


It will be more beneficial

Finally it will not hold
Bayelsa no be Abalama...
This one no work

nwirinedu:
Courtesy demands that he informs the governor of the state that he is planning a rally, this was the same person who as a governor prevented people from another party from using a stadium for a rally even when they sought approval. Incompetent ronu security aide.

He seems to think this is Rivers State, but he's underestimating the stability of the Niger Delta. If he continues down this path, Tinubu may have no choice but to declare a state of emergency across all ND states. Wike could lead him to political turmoil. The rally will not hold—he's the FCT Minister, and he can organize as many rallies as he wants in Abuja.