Rivers elders have publicly condemned Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, for his recent derogatory remarks about Dr. Peter Odili, another former governor of the state. They have demanded an apology from Wike for his comments, which they view as disrespectful to Odili’s status as an elder statesman.
During a Thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt, Wike criticized Odili for allegedly engaging in sycophantic behavior towards the current governor, Siminalayi Fubara. He accused Odili of inconsistency and questioned the integrity of his praise for Fubara, suggesting that such behavior sets a poor example for younger generations
Wike’s statements have sparked outrage among the Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum, who characterized his comments as an insult to Odili and a breach of decorum expected from someone in Wike’s
The elders emphasized that Wike’s remarks were not only inappropriate but also undermined the dignity associated with elder statesmen in the region. They expressed disappointment that a church event was used as a platform for such insults and called on Wike to reflect on his words and offer a sincere apology to Odili.
The elders’ demand highlights the ongoing tensions within Rivers State politics, particularly regarding respect for senior political figures and the decorum expected in public discourse.
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