The political drama in Rivers State continues to unfold, and this time, one of the state’s elder statesmen has spoken—and he didn’t hold back.
Chief Rufus Ada-George, former Governor of Rivers State, has squarely placed the blame for the ongoing political turbulence on the shoulders of Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a widely circulated video shared by Symfoni TV, Ada-George issued a pointed warning: Wike’s day of reckoning is coming.
“I’m holding FCT Minister Nyesom Wike responsible for all the crises in Rivers State,” he declared. “When the time comes, there will be a way to deal with him.”
Invoking the wisdom of Nigeria’s founding father, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Ada-George encouraged restraint, unity, and perseverance. “Azikiwe used to say: ‘Surulere.’ I borrow his words to say ‘Surulere’ to everyone involved in Rivers affairs,” he said, using the Yoruba term that loosely translates to “patience has its reward.”
Despite the tension, Ada-George struck a note of hope, calling for calm and faith. “On our part, we will continue to pray,” he concluded, hinting at a longer-term strategy powered by reflection, resolve, and resilience.
As the Rivers political chessboard remains in motion, one thing is clear—the elders are watching, the people are waiting, and the clock is ticking.
