Aare Dele Momodu, tested cum versatile journalist and former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant has appealed to Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State to forthwith sheath his sword of anger/attacks against perceived political adversaries that he believed scuttled his presidential ambition during the last PDP primaries.
Wike was also snubbed in the choice of deputy to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, PDP presidential candidate. Atiku preferred Okowa, incumbent Delta state governor.
In a statement titled: ‘My Kobo Advice to Governor Nyesom Wike’, which the veteran journalist pasted on his verified social media handles, Momodu admonished Wike to control his choleric outbursts before it destroys him when it becomes too late. He informed the governor that everything that has happened reflects the way the ‘owners of Nigeria’ wanted it.
Going down memory lane, Momodu reflected on the experiences of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Chief MKO Abiola and more recently, Dr. Peter Odili. He praised Wike for his landmark achievements as one of the best performing governors in the country today as well as the blessings God has endowed him with.
Momodu appealed to Wike to desist from talking, taking decisions and acting in anger that might end up becoming his Achilles Hills.
Momodu stated: “My dear brother, good evening. I have watched you in recent months with trepidation. I’m scared about your inability to comprehend the country called Nigeria. You must have underrated how the owners of Nigeria operate.
I studied the biography of Chief Obafemi Awolowo. I was an insider to the June 12 1993 crisis, and a veritable witness to the tribulations of my great mentor, Chief Moshood Abiola. Closer home, you must have seen how your predecessor, Dr Peter Odili, was stopped in his tracks in 2007.
You’re certainly one of Nigeria’s best performing Governors, if not the best.
“Personally, I’m very proud of your uncommon achievements. I know you are very angry. It is your right to be. But I’m begging you in the name of God not to take decisions based on anger… Nigeria has been very kind to you. Rivers State has been extremely generous to you. GOD has blessed you beyond your imagination.
“You have such a beautiful family. Your people love you stupendously for services delivered to them. PDP has been your solid platform. You should never destroy a bridge after crossing the river. Even if you no longer need the bridge, what of your friends and family?
“I pray you kill this excessive and perpetual anger. It is getting out of hand. Most people around you will keep quiet for fear of losing patronage. Many politicians survive only on power. My brother, I love you. But someone must be able to tell you the truth. No general fights on too many fronts. Please, apply the brakes, before it is too late,” Momodu concluded.
