Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has affirmed that the Ikwerre people will continue to play a significant role in Nigerian politics, insisting that they are not to be ignored.
Wike spoke on Sunday during a special Christmas visit to his supporters in Emohua Local Government Area, at the palace of His Royal Highness, Ohna Sergent Awuse, the Paramount Ruler of Emohua and Chairman of the South-South Traditional Rulers Forum.
“I’ve told everybody, you cannot ignore us. If you try that, at your own peril,” he warned, emphasizing the enduring political influence of the Ikwerre ethnic nationality.
The Minister said anyone who has benefited from the Ikwerre people but intends to repay them with harm should be prepared to face consequences.
He also highlighted the critical role of the four Ikwerre local governments in President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential elections in Rivers State.
“Ikwerre ethnic nationality has come to stay, whether anybody likes it or not, we have come to stay.
“Before, they said Ikwerre people are nothing, now we are something. Now we talk to Nigeria, Nigeria will understand.
“So, don’t lose this opportunity. I know what is good for our people, and nobody can stop me from doing good for our people,” he stated.
Ikwerre people will remain politically relevant in Nigeria – Wike
Ikwerre people will remain politically relevant in Nigeria – Wike
