Bwala To Wike: “Abuja Not Rivers, You Are Bullish And Vindictive; Will Be Sacrificed By Tinubu”

By Gideon Njoku

Daniel Bwala,  a Lawyer, and Spokesperson to Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has told Nyesom Wike, newly sworn-own Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, that he, Wike, probably needs a refresher course in his new office. He also reminded the Minister that Abuja is not Rivers State. Wike is the immediate past Governor of Rivers State.

Bwala’s advice followed Wike’s roaring first day in office immediately after he was sworn-in on Monday by President Bola Tinubu.

In his first press conference, he spit fire and brimstone while explaining what his focus would be as the FCT Minister.

He said he is on a demolition mission because he plans to restore the Abuja Masterplan to the letter. He said he would revoke Certificates of Occupancy, and issued a red card to herdsmen whose cows parade the Capital City. Motorcyclists and Tricyclists were not spared either. He will be a Nasir El-Rufai, a former FCT Minister who excelled in demolition, he proudly promised his shocked, amused and excited listeners.

But reacting to Wike’s threats, Bwala in a post, without mentioning Wike’s name told him that he needed a refresher course, and prophesised that President Tinubu would sacrifice him if he embarks on causing chaos and  making powerful enemies for him.

He reminded Wike that Abuja is different from Rivers State, a State where Wike bestrode like a colossus while in office as a Governor.

Instead of the threats  Bwala   reeled out what FCT residents and indigenes need from Wike – good healthcare facilities, good roads, street lights, security, educational facilities and more.

Bwala called Wike bullish, and accused him of coming into office with a vindictive spirit.

His post on his X account on his verified handle, @BwalaDaniel titled

“To whom it may concern,” reads:

“Hello sir, in case you need a refresher course, the basic needs of the residents of the FCT are: affordable healthcare facilities; access to good education facilities; clean sports and recreational centres; an affordable transport services system; efficient and workable street lighting in the city centre and the suburbs; and finally, security.

“You came with a bullish and vendetta spirit, venting fire and brimstone about demolition and revocation of titles. Abuja is not Port Harcourt.

“If you create chaos in the city, you will jeopardise your principal’s interests, and he will be forced to sacrifice your job. You will learn humility on the job.”