A coalition of leaders throughout the All Progressives Congress working beneath the APC Leaders Discussion board and the Tinubu/Shettima Solidarity Motion, has issued a strongly worded open letter, calling for the speedy elimination of Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, citing alleged insubordination, anti-party actions, and threats to nationwide unity.
Within the open letter dated 7 January 2026, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu via the APC Nationwide Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, the {groups} accused Wike of actions they described as incompatible together with his continued keep within the cupboard of an APC-led authorities.
The letter, collectively signed by leaders of the 2 {groups}, was made public on Wednesday as members staged a peaceable rally on the APC Nationwide Secretariat in Abuja. The {groups} stated the rally was a part of a broader mobilisation to “defend social gathering integrity, democratic values and the Renewed Hope Agenda” of the Tinubu administration.
The signatories— Emeka Okoro, Adekunle Balogun, Ibrahim Yusuf, and Abdulkareem Isiaka—who described themselves as loyal supporters of President Tinubu, stated their choice to talk out was pushed by what they termed “egregious misconduct” by the previous Rivers State governor, warning that silence may endanger social gathering unity and nationwide stability.
Central to their grievances had been allegations that Wike, who will not be formally registered as a member of the APC, had launched sustained assaults on the social gathering’s nationwide management.
They cited remarks allegedly made by Wike throughout a go to to Oyigbo Native Authorities Space of Rivers State on 5 January 2026, the place he reportedly accused the APC Nationwide Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, of interfering in Rivers politics for private acquire.
Based on the letter, Wike’s feedback, together with a warning that these meddling in Rivers affairs would “get their fingers burnt,” amounted to intimidation and a direct insult to the APC Nationwide Working Committee. The {groups} stated such statements undermined the authority of the social gathering management and violated the self-discipline anticipated of a serving minister.
The coalition additionally accused Wike of working in opposition to the APC-led authorities in Rivers State, alleging that he had persistently attacked Governor Siminalayi Fubara, whom they described because the social gathering’s duly elected governor within the state. They claimed Wike had publicly ridiculed Fubara’s management, questioned the legitimacy of his emergence, and overtly recommended that his election ought to be reversed in 2027.
The letter partly learn, “Wike’s ongoing vendetta in opposition to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, our duly elected APC Governor in Rivers State, is nothing in need of political sabotage. He has repeatedly mocked Fubara’s management, known as his emergence a ‘mistake’ to be corrected in 2027, and accused him of betrayal and incompetence. These assaults have escalated in latest weeks, with Wike touring native governments to incite division and undermine Fubara’s administration.
“As a serving minister in an APC-led authorities, Wike’s actions quantity to anti-party actions that weaken our maintain on Rivers State—a key battleground for the APC’s future electoral success. How can we belief a person who actively works in opposition to our personal governor whereas having fun with the privileges of your administration?”
They argued that such conduct amounted to political sabotage and anti-party exercise, particularly coming from a minister in an APC administration, warning that it may weaken the social gathering’s foothold within the strategically vital Niger Delta state.
The {groups} additionally accused Wike of creating statements they stated posed a direct problem to presidential authority and nationwide safety. They pointed to remarks attributed to him suggesting that “no person can enter Rivers State,” which they interpreted as an try and declare the state a no-go space for perceived opponents.
Describing the feedback as a veiled threat, the {groups} warned that such rhetoric may inflame tensions within the Niger Delta and embolden lawlessness. They argued that any suggestion of limiting entry to a Nigerian state was an affront to the President’s authority as Commander-in-Chief.
The APC leaders additional criticised Wike for allegedly admitting to controlling “two political events” whereas serving as a minister, describing it as a transparent battle of curiosity and a violation of social gathering ethics.
They warned that retaining Wike within the cupboard may plunge the APC into avoidable crises forward of the 2027 basic elections, urging President Tinubu to behave decisively.
The {groups} additionally introduced plans to increase their protests nationwide, vowing to mobilise rallies throughout states and native governments till the Minister is relieved of his appointment.
Whereas calling for swift motion, the signatories urged the President to show that no particular person is above the social gathering or the nation, whilst they reaffirmed their assist for Tinubu’s management and re-election bid.