𝗪𝗶𝗸𝗲’𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲: 𝗔 𝗵𝘆𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘆’𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

When Nyesom Wike labels Rotimi Amaechi as “hungry for power,” it smacks of irony so thick it could choke. This is coming from the same Wike who turned the 2023 election season into a one-man reality show betraying his party, undermining democratic processes, and flipping political allegiances faster than a Nollywood plot twist.

Let’s not mince words: Wike is the last man who should be giving lectures on political gluttony. He’s not hungry for change; he’s addicted to control. His entire political journey has been a study in strategic betrayal from his rebellion within the PDP, to his quiet backroom deal that landed him a plum seat in Tinubu’s cabinet. And now, from the comfort of his Abuja throne, he dares to preach about Amaechi’s supposed desperation?

Spare us.

Say what you want about Amaechi’s “I’m hungry” comment it was politically unpolished, sure but it showed candor. At least he admits to ambition, to wanting back into the fray. Wike, on the other hand, cloaks his hunger in faux outrage and selective morality. He doesn’t want power for the people; he wants power for his ego. His every move is calculated for dominance, not development.

If Wike truly cared about hunger, he’d be talking about the millions of Nigerians who can’t afford a meal not clapping back at a political rival during a speech. He’d be addressing the deep rot in the system, the same one he’s now helping preserve. But no. For Wike, every public appearance is another opportunity to throw shade, score points, and stay relevant.

Let’s not forget: this is the same man who governed Rivers State like a warlord, crushing dissent and rewarding sycophancy. His politics has always been about power, not principle. So when he accuses Amaechi of being “hungry for power,” what he’s really saying is, “How dare you challenge me on my turf?”

Well, here’s the truth, Mr. Minister: the people are watching. And they’re sick of your games. You don’t get to be both the arsonist and the fireman. Not anymore.

So before Wike throws another stone from his glass house, maybe he should ask himself one question: what exactly is he full of?