Governor Bala Slams Wike: “Your Dual Loyalty Is Shameless and a Dangerous Precedent in Politics”

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has issued a scathing critique of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), accusing him of “dual loyalty” and describing his political approach as both “shameless” and harmful to Nigeria’s democratic principles....CONTINUE READING>>>

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, Governor Mohammed responded to Wike’s recent criticisms of his stance against President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills.

The governor accused Wike of political inconsistency, stating, “Chief Wike’s ascendancy in politics is a testament to the opportunities provided by the PDP, yet he now gleefully undermines the very foundation that nurtured him. It is disheartening that a man who owes so much to a party that stood by him has chosen to be a willing tool in its denigration.”

Contrasting his own political approach with Wike’s, Mohammed said, “Unlike Wike, who thrives on drama and divisiveness, I have always understood that politics is not a game of self-serving theatrics but a platform to serve the public good. Wike’s opportunistic alliances expose him as unreliable and a fair-weather friend, alienating even those who once supported him.”

The governor also lambasted Wike’s support for the APC while claiming PDP membership, stating, “Wike accuses others of insincerity while seamlessly transitioning from being a self-proclaimed PDP stalwart to an ardent APC supporter. Advocating for the re-election of the APC government in 2027 while claiming PDP loyalty raises serious questions about his credibility and moral compass.”

Governor Mohammed contrasted Wike’s behavior with his principled opposition to the Tax Reform Bills, emphasizing that his stance reflected a commitment to inclusive governance and accountability. “My constructive interventions have already led to significant adjustments in the reform process, underscoring the importance of meaningful dialogue over hollow rhetoric,” he said.

Concluding his remarks, Mohammed criticized Wike’s political maneuvering as a dangerous precedent, saying, “Wike’s shameless oscillation between PDP and APC undermines the moral fabric of democracy. His behavior, reminiscent of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, exemplifies the kind of amoral politics that erodes public trust and damages national unity.”