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The brewing conflict between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) took a sharper dimension on Wednesday as the Senator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi, intervened with a stinging rebuke of the Minister’s recent conduct.

Fadahunsi, a retired Assistant Comptroller General of Customs, warned Wike to stop his "verbal onslaught" against the National Secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru. He emphasized that the people of Osun State would not stand idly by while their leaders are denigrated by a "political outsider."

Senator Fadahunsi, said this in a statement issued by his media aide, Sam Segun- Progress late Wednesday, utilized a vivid metaphor to describe Wike’s attempt to influence the APC while maintaining his grip on the PDP.

“It is important for Wike to know that no matter how smart a dog is, it cannot guard two gates at once,” Fadahunsi declared. “Any dog who tries such a feat only ends up exhausted and in the hospital. You cannot be the de facto leader of the PDP and still want to dictate the pace for the APC. Pick a side and stay there.”

The Senator further advised the Minister to stick to his "good work" in the opposition party rather than trying to import its internal friction into the ruling party. “I advise Wike to continue with his ‘good work’ in the PDP and not to attempt such with the APC. Our party has a structure, and it must be respected,” he stated.

He further stated that insulting the APC scribe is tantamount to insulting President Bola Tinubu as the scribe represents the same party the President belongs to.

The face-off between Wike and Basiru ignited earlier this week following the defection of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to the APC—a move that fundamentally shifted the power balance in the Niger Delta.

The conflict reached a boiling point when the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, publicly rebuked the APC Vice Chairman (South-South), Victor Giadom, for referring to Fubara as the “so-called governor” during a visit to Wike’s camp. Basiru insisted that the office of the governor must be respected, regardless of internal party squabbles.

Wike reacted with fury, warning Basiru to “leave Rivers State alone” and accusing him of being lured by the state’s ₦600 billion treasury. Basiru responded by calling for Wike’s resignation from President Tinubu’s cabinet, arguing that since Wike is not a registered member of the APC, he lacks the locus standi to dabble in its internal affairs.

Senator Fadahunsi made it clear that Basiru enjoys the full backing of the Osun political establishment. He characterized the National Secretary as a "highly cerebral" figure who has earned his stripes.

“Wike should desist from insulting party leaders who are working tirelessly to stabilize the country,” Fadahunsi warned. “The people of Osun cannot tolerate any form of insult directed at any of its leaders, especially the highly cerebral National Secretary of the APC, Bashiru Ajibola, who is also a former Senator from Osun.”

He also demanded to know what the minister has done in Osun or for Osun people, which he claimed the APC scribe in enjoying. "Talk is cheap and Wike should know that by now. I have consistently asked myself what Wike did in Osun or for Osun people, which he claimed Ajibola Basiru is enjoying. I have no problem with the minister's recent tours and sightseeing in Rivers State; let him keep enjoying the optics that come with them, but I strongly advise him to keep off Osun State and our party, the APC.

He concluded by urging the Minister to focus on his mandate in the FCT rather than engaging in what he termed "political meddlesomeness."

“Basiru is a man of integrity and a legal scholar. Attempting to bully him because he demanded respect for an elected governor is a low blow. Wike must learn that the APC is a house of order, not a theater of war,” he added.

Fadahunsi should mind his business, a political heavyweight like Wike is far above Fadahunsi level.

He should be careful lest his records at Customs will be thoroughly sieved and his diets will be exposed

It is obvious that Senator Francis Fadahunsi is not in tune with the political developments in the country, because if he were, he would know that Wike is no longer a member of the PDP. He has since been expelled from the party and now runs a rogue group known as Wike & Co. Caretaker Committee Limited, which fraudulently parades itself as a PDP body

So Wike is now used to describe a DOG...

Chai.

From barking dog.....to..... gateman dog.

Chai!!


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Wetin dey sup here sef? Why has Tinubu dumped Wike like this sef?

This betrayals run deep, from sophisticated people.

The Senator further advised the Minister to stick to his "good work" in the opposition party rather than trying to import its internal friction into the ruling party. “I advise Wike to continue with his ‘good work’ in the PDP and not to attempt such with the APC. Our party has a structure, and it must be respected,” he stated.




He should continue his good work of destroying PDP... Hmmm

Let's look at it from this angle: The four most influential/powerful states in Nigeria are Lagos, Kano, Rivers and FCT.

.. and there's a greedy man somewhere who wants to lord over 2 out of these 4. You want to control FCT and you still want to control Rivers. Only you? Haba! 🤥🤥🤥

This greediness will eventually make him lose control over both FCT and Rivers and eventually become inconsequential.

Stick to his GOOD WORKS in PDP.


Mehn karma is really a bitch. Wike forgot even if Tinubu secures him in power, once he's out of office, he will certainly go into political oblivion. This man was once very powerful in the south south and even southwest. 2023 showcased his political might, he was the major opposition then. He's neither here nor there now. Truth is he's a drowning man desperately clinching to dry sticks not even logs.


Tinubu will set a bad precedence for the decamping governors and other politicians if he takes Wikes side and that will cause a rift even in the APC as the other heavyweights there will work against Tinubu indirectly.

To me, Atiku dodged a stray bullet and Tinubu embraced the stray bullet. Wike as a track record for fighting is benefactors and I mean fighting dirty. Tinubu out for desperation played into Wikes hands and he's cornered In a way.

If the two gates are side by side, and the dog is kept outside, midway between the two gates.

All this one na tory! APC dined with the devil without a long spoon and now that the devil has come requesting for payment, they want to extricate themselves. It can never happen. Whoever doubts it should put head and see. Agreement is agreement!

SadiqBabaSani:
Fadahunsi should mind his business, a political heavyweight like Wike is far above Fadahunsi level.

He should be careful lest his records at Customs will be thoroughly sieved and his diets will be exposed

Engage your medulla accordingly.

Can a dog guard two gates simultaneously?

What the old man is seeing laying down you cant see, so keep still