You’re Not 001 – Wike Dismisses Claims That Fubara Is APC Leader in Rivers

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has been made fun of by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike for calling himself the “001” of the state.

Wike minimized assertions that the governor is the head of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, emphasizing that Fubara is not the state’s 001.

Following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, Fubara made the statement. He was given the membership number 001 when he registered with the APC in Rivers State.

But during his year-end press conference in Port Harcourt, Wike stated: “He [Fubara] decamped to APC with who? 001: What is it? There is nothing like 001 in the state, I assure you.

“If you are 001, it is in your ward because you register with both your local government and ward.

Nothing compares to 001. Nothing compares to my 001 state registration. Each person enrolled in their own ward. Even if you might be the first to sign up, that is not your role.

“I don’t know about that because if he says so, who is the leader of APC in Lagos State,” Wike stated in response to Fubara’s claim to be the party’s leader in Rivers State.

Therefore, let’s avoid discussing other issues because there are certain exceptions to the rule.

“You see, I’m not a leader because I’m a governor. Being a minister does not make me a leader. You must possess a quality that distinguishes you as a leader.