The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has suggested that Nigerian universities should study how PDP stakeholder Nyesom Wike secured a cabinet position under APC President Bola Tinubu, praising Wike’s political prowess
Wike Cabinet Study urged by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, who believes Nigerian universities should delve into how Nyesom Wike, a prominent stakeholder of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made it into the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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The revered monarch made this intriguing suggestion on Thursday at the 2025 Obafemi Awolowo University Distinguished Personality Lecture in Ile-Ife, where Wike, currently serving as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, delivered the keynote address.
The Ooni noted that while the former governor of Rivers State may undoubtedly have his detractors, his fearlessness has undeniably earned him the respect of many.
The Monarch specifically highlighted the unique political alliance: “For your career, I will particularly say that I give a very strong honour to the father of the nation, President Bola Tinubu. You belong to a different political party and yet are able to work together.”
He further emphasised the mysterious nature of the collaboration, stating, “You are part of this government.
It’s still a mystery; I don’t even know how it happened. For me, it is something that universities should be studying and I mean it; it’s very important.”
Reflecting on Wike’s enduring political relevance, the Ooni concluded: “Hate him, like him; what will be, will be; he (Wike) is a politician to be studied.
I don’t know how he’s been actively relevant for 20 years. Nigeria is for all of us and you are playing your part and making history.”