Wike sends tough message to those criticising him for praising Buhari on 13% derivation

  • Governor Nyesom Wike has once again commended President Muhammadu Buhari for releasing the 13 per cent derivation fund to states
  • According to the PDP chieftain, if not for the funds, he would not have to able carry out all the projects he did in Rivers state
  • The Rivers governor said the Nigerian leader has, however, not done well in so many other areas

Port Harcourt, Rivers state – Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has replied to his critics, saying he does not owe anyone an apology for commending President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the payment of funds owed to states in the Niger Delta since 1999.

The governor disclosed this during the 2022 Rivers state honours and awards ceremony, in Port Harcourt, on Saturday, December 3, Vanguard reports.