Former presidential spokesperson of the Labour Party, Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his role in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State.
Speaking during his Christmas address on Wednesday, Okonkwo accused Wike of sacrificing the political autonomy of Rivers State to satisfy the interests of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whom he described as “power-drunk.”
“One day, Wike will regret selling his state to a power-drunk president,” Okonkwo declared.
He also turned his criticism toward the incumbent Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, alleging that the governor had developed what he termed a “Stockholm syndrome” — a psychological condition in which a victim develops sympathy for their captor.
According to Okonkwo, Governor Fubara has shown undue loyalty to President Tinubu despite what he described as repeated political setbacks inflicted on the state.
“Fubara is suffering from Stockholm syndrome. He has developed positive feelings for Tinubu, who captured Rivers State. He has been given multiple political backhands,” Okonkwo stated.
The outspoken lawyer and actor-turned-politician argued that the ongoing power struggle in Rivers State reflects a broader attempt to undermine democratic governance through federal interference, urging Rivers people to remain vigilant and defend their political mandate.
This follows the defection of the Governor and other political leaders from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
