The war of words between Bauchi State Governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed and the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has degenerated with the former labeling the former Rivers State governor as a “transactional politician” driven by personal ambition and disloyalty.
Our correspondent reports that the stinging attack is coming in the wake of Wike’s recent media chat where he said that ‘Bala Mohammed is not his good friend’.
Wike also attributed the problems of the main opposition People's Democratic Party to certain PDP leaders but in responding, Mohammed, who doubles as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Governors’ Forum, accused Wike of undermining the party, the platform that elevated his political career, while also advancing the agenda of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
He said Wike’s divided loyalties were detrimental to democracy, noting that his behavior drove away his allies.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado on Friday, the governor criticized Wike’s tenure as FCT Minister, accusing him of prioritizing public insults over meaningful governance.
“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 in his political journey has chosen to be a willing tool in its denigration.
“His recent media outburst was yet another reminder of his transactional approach to politics, where personal ambition eclipses loyalty, principles, and collective interests.
“Unlike Wike, who thrives on drama and divisiveness, Sen. Bala Mohammed has always understood that politics is not a game of self-serving theatrics but a platform to serve the public good.
“Wike’s erratic behavior and opportunistic alliances expose him as an unreliable and fair-weather friend—traits that alienate even those who once stood by him,” the statement partly reads.
