Tensions have escalated within Nigeria's political landscape as elder statesman Edwin Clark has called for the immediate arrest of Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister.
This demand follows Wike's inflammatory comments threatening governors who are loyal to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
In an open letter addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, Clark described Wike's remarks as a "macabre dance" that jeopardizes public peace. He emphasized that "nobody is above the law, and the law must take its course," urging the police to act swiftly against Wike.
The controversy stems from a recent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) congress in Rivers State, where Wike reportedly vowed to "put fire" to the states of governors siding with Fubara.
This feud has resulted in a rift within the Rivers State House of Assembly, leading to the formation of two factions, each electing rival speakers.
Clark, who leads the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), stressed that Wike's actions threaten the integrity of the PDP in Rivers State. "There is nothing that Wike has not done in his attempt to sabotage the government of Siminalayi Fubara," Clark claimed, highlighting the severity of the situation.
The elder statesman pointed out that the police have previously arrested individuals for lesser offences and argued that Wike should not be treated differently. "Wike's threats must not go unchecked," he insisted, calling for immediate police intervention to maintain regional stability and uphold the rule of law.
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