SHOCKING! Elder Statesman Edwin Clark Drops BOMBSHELL Over Rivers Crisis; SEE What He Exposed About Wike & Jonathan
In a revealing letter by Chief Edwin Clark, the former minister of information, it has been disclosed that prominent politicians such as former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Rivers State Governors Peter Odili and Rotimi Amaechi are no longer on speaking terms with the current FCT minister, Nyesom Wike. This revelation was made in an open letter to Senator George Sekibo, a Rivers State politician.
Chief Clark, a 97-year-old leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), outlined his involvement and that of other notable ljaw leaders in Wike’ s political rise, emphasizing the sacrifices made by the Ijaw community for the political stability and growth of Rivers State. According to Clark, Wike’ s ascent to political prominence is largely due to the support of these key figures, including the Jonathans and Odili.
The tension between Wike and his former allies has been brewing for some time. Wike has acknowledged his strained relationship with Peter Odili, citing political differences as the primary cause. This fallout has been linked to the political rift between Wike and the current Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, whom Wike supported against the preference of some ljaw leaders.
Rotimi Amaechi, another key figure in Wike’s political journey, also has a history of conflict with Wike. Amaechi has previously stated that his fallout with Jonathan stemmed from disagreements over subsidy payments during his tenure as Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). This dispute seems to have extended to his relationship with Wike, further complicating the political landscape in Rivers State.
Chief Clark’s letter to Sekibo aimed to address and correct what he perceived as misconceptions about the ljaw community’s expectations from Wike. Clark emphasized that the Ijaws have never sought to subjugate Wike but have instead played pivotal roles in his political career without expecting undue deference. He recounted how, despite initial resistance, the ljaws supported Wike’ s gubernatorial ambitions in 2015 at the behest of President Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan. The letter also touched on the sacrifices made by the ljaws during the 2019 governorship election, highlighting their commitment to justice and fair representation. Clark criticized the narrative that Wike has been excessively supportive of the Ijaws, stating that it is Wike who has benefited the most from the ljaw community’s support throughout his political career.
In the concluding remarks, Clark urged Wike to focus on his responsibilities. as the FCT minister and allow Governor Fubara to govern Rivers State without interference. This advice was also extended to Sekibo and other close associates of Wike, encouraging them to guide Wike towards a path that fosters harmony and respect for the political contributions of all ethnic groups in the region. This complex web of political relationships and historical grievances underscores the intricate dynamics of Rivers State politics and highlights the significant role played by key political figures in shaping the region’ s leadership landscape.
