How I Started Earning ‘Good Money’ Before Venturing Into Politics, Wike Makes Stunning Revelation

How I Started Earning ‘Good Money’ Before Venturing Into Politics, Wike Makes Stunning Revelation

  • Amid the crisis rocking Nigeria's main opposition PDP, Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike seems unbothered
  • This is as Governor Wike shared a detailed revelation about his journey into politics and business
  • The Rivers number one man noted that he started making good money before venturing into Nigerian politics

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Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state, on Tuesday, January 3rd, revealed how he started earning good money before he ventured into politics.

Wike spoke when he paid a visit to felicitate with former Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his birthday at his country home, Eneka Town in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday.

Governor Nyesom Wike, Rivers state, PDP crisis, 2023 election
Wike talks about life before venturing into politics. Photo credit: Gov Nyesom Ezenwo Wike - CON
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Wike takes us down memory lane

The Governor credited the former Rivers East Senator with the opportunity he had to make money before he ventured into politics, PM News reported.

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Wike recalled that he started earning good money while preparing estate property document as legal agent for the former Senator.

Wike revealed those who sponsored his first political position

He also said the Senator sponsored him to occupy his first political position as the chairman of Obi-Akpor Local Government.

The Governor also said Senator Azuta-Mbata’s support had reflected on his administration and on the overall wellbeing of the State.

“We felt that you’re somebody that has supported us and supported the government.
“And so, we believe that as one of those who have made positive impact towards the life and development of the State, it’s necessary to come and identify with you today.
“Thereafter, when the chance came to become the chairman of Obio Akpor Local Government Area, Senator Azuta-Mbata championed it, sponsored him, despite the imposing hurdles, he became council chairman in 1999.”

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The governor noted that even though Senator Azuta-Mbata is no more in active politics, he has remained an invaluable asset to the State.

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In a related development, Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers state, has mocked Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, as his former boss, Obasanjo, endorsed Obi.

Atiku served as vice president under the administration of Obasanjo between 1999-2007.

Wike said:

“I was praying that Obasanjo should not say anything. When I saw the letter last night, I was touched. If your principal cannot recommend you, then there is something fundamentally wrong.”

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