Wike Denies Involvement in Rivers APC Screening Dispute, Says ‘I’m Not a Native Doctor’
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has distanced himself from the controversy surrounding the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening of aspirants in Rivers State.
Speaking during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja on Monday, the former Rivers State governor said he had no involvement in the APC’s internal screening process and would not comment on matters outside his political responsibility.
Wike stressed that he is not a member of the ruling party and therefore had no reason to interfere in or speculate about its activities.
“I’m not a member of the APC, so I don’t know what is happening in their screening,” he said.
“Even if they publish the results, why would I comment? I don’t know the reasons they have.”
‘I’m Not a Native Doctor’
The FCT minister further dismissed suggestions that he had inside knowledge of the developments surrounding the screening exercise in Rivers State.
“What pertains to me is what I will talk about, not what does not concern me. I’m not a native doctor, neither am I a prophet,” Wike added.
His remarks come amid heightened political attention in Rivers State following Governor Sim Fubara’s appearance before the APC screening committee for governors seeking party nominations ahead of future elections.
Fubara’s Screening Appearance Sparks Reactions
The controversy intensified less than 24 hours after Fubara reportedly walked away from journalists after appearing before the APC screening panel chaired by the party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda.
The Rivers governor had initially failed to appear before the committee on Saturday, the final day scheduled for screening governors seeking second-term nominations and outgoing governors interested in senatorial seats.
However, Yilwatda later clarified that Fubara’s absence was not unusual, explaining that governors engaged in official state duties were permitted to complete the screening process on Sunday.
The development has continued to generate political reactions amid ongoing realignments and tensions within Rivers State politics.
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