By Bayo Olupohunda Ezra Ukanwa
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike refuted corruption claims, asserting he bought his Rolls-Royce with personal funds and not through bribes or political favourWike said his wealth predates public office, citing a privileged upbringing and dismissing allegations linking his assets to political misconductHe blamed critics, especially Rotimi Amaechi, for spreading false claims out of envy, insisting property ownership is justified by his long public serviceCHECK OUT: Don’t let unemployment hold you back. Start your digital marketing journey today.The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has strongly denied allegations of corruption. Specifically, clearing the air about getting a Rolls-Royce, he noted that he got the luxury vehicle with his own money and not through political influence or bribes.”I Am Not Corrupt”: Wike Declares, Explains How He Acquired Rolls Royce After Amaechi’s OutburstSource: FacebookSpeaking during an interview on Politics Today, aired by Channels Television, Wike responded to critics questioning how he acquired the luxury vehicle. He clarified that no contractor or associate gifted him the car.鈥淚 have a Rolls-Royce. So what? Nobody gave it to me. I bought it. People ask, 鈥榃ith what money?鈥 Let me tell you 鈥 I came from a comfortable background,” Wike said.
PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram – get the most important news directly in your favourite app!Wike says wealth not linked to political officeThe former Rivers State Governor explained that his personal wealth predates his years in public office. He described his upbringing as comfortable, stating that his father was a general manager of several companies and that he drove a Mercedes-Benz as a student.鈥淒on鈥檛 let anyone tell you I suddenly became wealthy. I didn鈥檛 come from poverty,” he said.Wike also dismissed claims that his wealth came from shady political deals, asserting that no court has ever found him guilty of corruption.鈥淲hen people say 鈥榗orrupt,鈥 what exactly do they mean? Wanting money to pay school fees or take care of your family does not make you corrupt.鈥滳ritics driven by envy, says WikeWike addressed criticisms from political opponents, especially those coming from his predecessor and rival, Rotimi Amaechi. He stated that much of the criticism is born out of jealousy and misinformation.
鈥淪omeone said I was given a Rolls-Royce by a contractor. That鈥檚 a lie. That鈥檚 what he did, not me. That鈥檚 why he鈥檚 angry,鈥 Wike said.Wike justifies property ownership”I Am Not Corrupt”: Wike Declares, Explains How He Acquired Rolls Royce After Amaechi’s OutburstSource: FacebookWike acknowledged owning properties but argued that this was expected given his years in public office.鈥淚 was a Speaker for four years and Governor for eight years. Of course, I will have property. But that doesn鈥檛 make me corrupt.鈥滺e noted that his success is a result of hard work and a well-structured upbringing.鈥淵ou cannot compare where I came from with where others came from. We are not on the same level,鈥 Wike stated.Wike explains his contribution to making Amaechi Rivers governorPreviously, Legit.ng reported that the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, said he risked his life to make his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, Rivers state governor in 2007. Wike also claimed that he invested everything he had to ensure that Amaechi emerged as governor.
The former Rivers state governor alleged that Amaechi later attempted to edge him out politically, falsely believing he was doing him (Wike) a favour.PAY ATTENTION: 小heck out news that is picked exactly for YOU 鉃★笍 find the 鈥淩ecommended for you鈥 block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ng