Chijioke Ihunwo, who previously served as the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) and is now the Action People's Party (APP) chairmanship candidate, has strongly criticized former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. Ihunwo labeled Wike as a disgrace to the people of Obio/Akpor and the entire Ikwerre nation, making his disapproval clear.
Ihunwo made this declaration in a statement issued shortly after the alleged attempt to take over the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) Secretariat in Port Harcourt. He pointed fingers at Wike, accusing him of being the mastermind behind the plot.
In his statement, Ihunwo insisted that Wike, along with his associates, has been outrightly rejected by the people of Rivers State. He further urged Wike's father to intervene and bring his son to order, implying that the former governor's actions have crossed a line.
Ihunwo also called for the people of Rivers to forgive Wike for his previous attempts to dominate the state politically. He stressed that no single individual can claim ownership over Rivers State, as it belongs to its people, not just a select few.
Moreover, Ihunwo did not shy away from criticizing the Inspector General of Police. He accused the top police officer of allowing himself to be used by Wike, now the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, to cause unrest and crisis within Rivers State.
The APP chairmanship candidate emphasized that they are prepared to confront Wike directly, stating that it would either be Wike who kills them, or they who kill Wike. This bold statement reflects the escalating tension between the two factions.
Ihunwo also offered some sharp words of advice for Wike, suggesting that the FCT Minister should focus on taking care of himself. He drew parallels to Wike’s past political maneuvers, noting that the way Wike treated former Rivers governor, Chibuike Amaechi, is now being returned to him.
Finally, Ihunwo reiterated that the Local Government Election scheduled for this Saturday will go forward, whether Wike likes it or not. His declaration left no room for compromise, signaling a determined resolve to challenge Wike’s influence in the upcoming election.