I Owe You Nothing, Tinubu Tells Wike

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President-elect, has said he owes nothing to Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State. He rejected a request made by the governor stating that he will not refund the cost of the flyovers constructed on the federal government’s road by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike.

Tinubu made the statements while commissioning Rumuokwuta-Rumuola Flyover in Obio/Akpor Local Government in Port Harcourt on Wednesday constructed by Governor Wike.

Wike said a letter requesting for the refund had been prepared for Siminialaye Fubara, the incoming governor of the state, which he will sign on assumption of office, asking the President to approve the refund.

The governor appealed to the President-elect during his speech to refund to Rivers State the cost of the projects done on the federal government’s road when he is sworn-in as President.

Wike said a letter requesting for the refund had been prepared for Siminialaye Fubara, the incoming governor of the state, which he will sign on assumption of office, asking the President to approve the refund.

Tinubu said he owed the governor nothing while responding to his comments and he refused to be persuaded. He noted that the roads were being used by Rivers people.

He said, “the 12 flyovers and the demands you made for refund l, I owe you nothing, it’s your road. You can’t chuckle at me and make a demand. You are the one using the road. I commend your effort. You have to lobby me.”

Tinubu praised Wike’s principle and integrity, crediting him for promoting unity and fairness during the election.

He said “I went through a gruesome campaign, fought hard, supported by many of you and I won. Fair and square. Nyesom, I say thank you for your contribution to my victory. I couldn’t have done it without some structural support as not describable in a flyover,” he said.