Former senator representing Rivers South-East, Magnus Abe, has declared that no politician can genuinely profess loyalty to President Bola Tinubu while simultaneously engaging in a political battle against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Abe made the statement while expressing gratitude to President Tinubu for appointing him as Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), a move widely seen as a veiled message to Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid the lingering political crisis in the state.
In a statement shared on his Facebook page on Tuesday, Abe described Tinubu as a leader who values loyalty and rewards competence, pledging his unwavering allegiance to the President. He also openly acknowledged Wike’s role in his political journey and the success of the Tinubu camp in Rivers State.
Referring pointedly to the Rivers political situation, Abe praised Wike for delivering the state to Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress during what he described as one of the most challenging elections in Nigeria’s political history. He warned against what he termed ingratitude toward the FCT minister.
According to Abe, Wike’s support at a critical moment was instrumental to the emergence and continued strength of the pro-Tinubu political structure in Rivers State, now operating as a broad-based alliance known as the Renewed Hope Family.
He further described President Tinubu as “a father who rewards genuine loyalty and promotes competence,” adding that his appointment reflects the President’s mastery of leadership and governance.
Abe said his new role at the NUPRC presents a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic transformation, particularly in the vital oil and gas sector.
