A group, the Northern Alliance for National Cohesion, NANC, Tuesday demanded immediate retraction and a public apology from the Rivers state Nyesom Wike for allegedly comparing one of the state’s traditional chiefs to the legendary Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio, founder of the Sokoto Caliphate.


This is even as the group took exception to Governor Wike’s recent outburst against Edo state governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Hon. Philip Shaibu .


While calling on Northern governors and the leadership of the PDP to call Wike to order, the group threatened to punish the governor if ye fails to apologize over his comment.


Addressing newsmen in Abuja, convener of the group, Bello Ibrahim said, “our attention has been drawn to the several disparaging comments of the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Chief Nyesom Wike, wherein he openly attacked some leaders, members and other critical stakeholders of our great party, the PDP. 

“Just yesterday, Governor Wike in his usual manner, attacked the Deputy Governor of Edo state, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, for expressing his personal views and opinion before the party’s national working committee who went to the state for some party assignments. 


“As if that was not enough, the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike took another swipe on the Governor of Edo state, His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for responding to him on certain issues of great concern to the  oneness and unity of the party.



“It is distasteful to also recall a scenario, where Wike spat at the reverence of Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio in one of his infantile outings. Wike was seen comparing one of his traditional chiefs to our very respected and iconic Sheikh Dan Fodio. That unpopular outing is the most uncomplimentary remarks against Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio by anyone from southern Nigeria in recent history.


“Wike has shown disregard for the hierarchy of the Peoples Democratic Party, as he recently threatened to invoke some sections of the party’s constitution, should the national chairman fail to sanction the Deputy Governor of Edo State – Philip Shuaib. It is laughable that Governor Wike, who was the brain behind the emergence of Ali Modu Sheriff that almost derailed the ideals of PDP is now a preacher of morality.


“Worthy of note too is that Governor Wike has serially disrespected his colleague governors, as he unceremoniously assumes the role of a moral compass. Wike is assuming the status of a demigod, as his conducts negate the principles of appropriateness. 


“Governor Wike’s infantile outings call for concern, but more worrisome is the silence of Governors Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State and Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State, particularly at the time Wike mockingly compared a traditional chief from Rivers State with Sheik Usman Dan Fodio. Their silence was in principle a show of cowardice or tacit approval of Wike’s show of shame.


“Courtesy and decorum are now obsolete in the public conduct of Governor Wike. A governor should be wary of his public utterances, particularly now that peace and security are scarce national commodities. 


“At Northern Alliance for National Cohesion, we are perturbed by the conduct of Governor Wike, for same could snowball into anarchy. An egalitarian Nigeria should not trudge on calling a spade, a spade. Governor Wike’s tendencies are infamous and dangerous and every leader of conscience must rise to halt the serial abuses of Governor Wike, ” Ibrahim said.


Consequently, the group demanded amongst others,  “an immediate retraction and a public apology from Governor Wike on his infamous comparison of Rivers State Traditional Chief with Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio.


“A concerted effort from Northern Governors and political elites, distancing themselves from the uncourteous tendencies of Governor Wike; and “a robust political machination, particularly within the PDP or any other political party Governor Wike may align with, to ensure he doesn’t cause further consternation, as he has proven to be a flammable leader that would use power recklessly.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/03/northern-group-slams-wike-over-comment-on-dan-fodio/?fbclid=IwAR1bQ3bQVBLsY_wkTZjv4tShYYSN5GsF8Ct4WjdTNWjN_411i6rmgIwiRks

Nonsense Pdp youths.

You are all clowns. Wike inclusive.

They should tell us what Governor Wike said about Usman Dan Fadio.

Nonsense, all these unknown groups every where

Useless group

How can an inconsequential Northern group threaten to punish a seating governor over a statement he made?

These northern clueless youths and their bragging ehn..

The same Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio that made all Northerners to become Almajaris or another Uthman Dan Fodio?

Stupido!!!

These guys are ediotic as wike

Since the emergence of this administration, we have had to endure the thoughtless rants of one so-called northern group to another....fvking cl0wns.

buckeyemedia:
Nonsense Pdp youths.

This hungry zombie again

Bantu10:


This hungry zombie again

Zombie wey no the move, unless you tell am to move


All the APC supporters shall kiss the sand after 2023 general election

They should just shurup
They cannot do anything.

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buckeyemedia:
Nonsense Pdp youths.

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Imagine. Hungry almajiris threatening an elected governor of a state.

Rivers state people, are you going to let this foolishness and mockery on your state governor slide?

Wike even showed regard for the terrorist Dan fodio

Instead of them to use their God given brains to liberate themselves and recapture the 7 Hausa States, they are still busy eulogizing the retards within them worshipping their slave master.

simpleseyi:
The same Sheikh Uthman Dan Fodio that made all Northerners to become Almajaris or another Uthman Dan Fodio?