Thisdaylive Nigeria News: To Win Anything in Rivers, You Must Go Through Wike, Victor Giadom Tells Fubara
Published on: 01/02/2026
By Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt
National Vice Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), South-South, Hon. Victor Giadom, has told Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State that he must have to go through Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to win anything in the state. Giadom stated this yesterday during Wike’s Thank You Visit to the people of Gokana Local Government Area.
Describing Wike as a “dependable leader” in Rivers politics, Giadom assured the minister that there would be no political force in Gokana other than Wike.
He stated, “I guarantee, on behalf of my brothers, that the Gokana people are for Wike and Tinubu and nobody will challenge Wike’s influence in Gokana.
“Gokana is a no-go-area for anybody, even Governor Fubara. For him to win anything in Gokana, he must pass through Wike.”
Magnus Abe, a former senator, who represented Rivers South East, also said the people of Gokana had already chosen their friends – Wike and Tinubu.
Abe said, “Wike is a leader that unites and that is why we are united. If you follow Wike, you will not go home empty-handed.
“The Ogoni people are with you and we will not go home empty-handed. Please, tell Tinubu not to bother coming to Gokana to campaign. We are for him.”
Deputy Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Dumle Maol, assured Wike that the people of Gokana would be with him every step of the way.
“Anywhere you go we will go,” he said.
Earlier, Chairman of Gokana local council, Mr Confidence Deko, pledged total support to the minister, saying, “Wherever you go we will go.
“This local government is for you because of what you have done for us. Please, tell Tinubu that the people of Bokana are appreciative of him. The time for payback is near and we will do the needful.”
Responding, Wike explained that the visit was to say “thank you” to Gokana people for their good deeds and support over the years.
He commended the people for the display of unity of purpose for Tinubu, saying, “When you are united, good things will come.”
He asked the people to be patient and listen to their leaders for direction on where to go when the time comes.
The minister promised to continue to work with the people, adding that APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers were working under the umbrella of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“That is why you see PDP and APC members here,” he said.
Describing Wike as a “dependable leader” in Rivers politics, Giadom assured the minister that there would be no political force in Gokana other than Wike.
He stated, “I guarantee, on behalf of my brothers, that the Gokana people are for Wike and Tinubu and nobody will challenge Wike’s influence in Gokana.
“Gokana is a no-go-area for anybody, even Governor Fubara. For him to win anything in Gokana, he must pass through Wike.”
Magnus Abe, a former senator, who represented Rivers South East, also said the people of Gokana had already chosen their friends – Wike and Tinubu.
Abe said, “Wike is a leader that unites and that is why we are united. If you follow Wike, you will not go home empty-handed.
“The Ogoni people are with you and we will not go home empty-handed. Please, tell Tinubu not to bother coming to Gokana to campaign. We are for him.”
Deputy Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Dumle Maol, assured Wike that the people of Gokana would be with him every step of the way.
“Anywhere you go we will go,” he said.
Earlier, Chairman of Gokana local council, Mr Confidence Deko, pledged total support to the minister, saying, “Wherever you go we will go.
“This local government is for you because of what you have done for us. Please, tell Tinubu that the people of Bokana are appreciative of him. The time for payback is near and we will do the needful.”
Responding, Wike explained that the visit was to say “thank you” to Gokana people for their good deeds and support over the years.
He commended the people for the display of unity of purpose for Tinubu, saying, “When you are united, good things will come.”
He asked the people to be patient and listen to their leaders for direction on where to go when the time comes.
The minister promised to continue to work with the people, adding that APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers were working under the umbrella of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“That is why you see PDP and APC members here,” he said.