Rivers Politics: Wike is a manipulator of truth- Secondus

By Innocent Raphael

In the midst of the political tension in Rivers State, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has responded to criticism from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, tagging him a “manipulator of truth”.

Wike had earlier, at a media parley, in Abuja, on Tuesday, referred to Secondus, Sen George Sekibo and other PDP leaders in Rivers State as “expired politicians and buccaneers” for their public support in favour of Rivers State Governor Fubara, with whom he was engaged in a political feud.

In his response, Secondus, through his media adviser, criticized Wike’s remarks as a display of dishonesty and manipulation, labeling him as someone who distorts facts for personal gain.

He further characterized Wike as a performer of double-speak and a manipulator of truth, expressing disappointment in Wike’s portrayal of Rivers State political leaders as negative figures.

“Wike is a showman noted for his double-speak, twisting of facts to score some cheap political points, and someone who stands the truth on its head.

“His statement is appalling and rather unfortunate, more so (when) he characterized our revered political leaders of Rivers State, casting them in bad light by referring to them as transactional politicians, political vampires, and political buccaneers,” he added.