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<p>A fiery war of ” words has erupted between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following his warning to the party’s National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, to stay out of Rivers State politics.</p>
<p>During a &#8220;thank-you&#8221; visit to Oyigbo Local Government Area on Monday, Wike issued a stern caution to Basiru, accusing him of meddling in his state affairs.</p>
<p>“Let me warn those who come to Rivers State because you have heard we have N600bn—you come here, collect, and open your mouth to talk anyhow,” Wike declared.</p>
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<p>“Take this message to your National Secretary: Leave Rivers State alone. You have to be careful with the statements you make.”</p>
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<p>In a sharp and direct response, Basiru fired back hours later in a personally signed statement. He questioned Wike’s authority to interfere in APC affairs, pointing out that the minister is not a member of the ruling party.</p>
<p>“My advice to him is that he should resign as Minister and face his obsession with Rivers politics,” Basiru stated.</p>
<p>He asserted his constitutional role as APC National Secretary extends nationwide and dismissed Wike’s remarks as intimidation.</p>
<p>“From my record, he isn’t a member of APC. I don’t see which authority or temerity he has to dabble into APC affairs,” Basiru said.</p>
<p>“I am one of the young Nigerians that confronted military dictatorship. I can’t be bullied by anybody, no matter how highly placed.”</p>
<p>Basiru also strongly denied any interest in Rivers State funds, labeling the suggestion as baseless and inconsistent with his record of integrity.</p>
<p>The clash underscores the ongoing tension between federal appointees and party officials, with Wike’s deep involvement in Rivers politics continuing to spark cross-party controversy even while serving as a minister under an APC-led government.</p>
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