
Lawyer and human rights activist, Prince Wayne Elijah, has lauded the growing national influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing him as a political figure whose achievements will be remembered for decades.
In a video released by SYMFONI on October 14, 2025, Elijah highlighted Wike’s emergence in Abuja as a minister of action and delivery. He predicted that over the next fifty years, Wike would be celebrated as one of the FCT ministers who consistently fulfilled his promises.
Elijah emphasized that Wike’s tenure as Governor of Rivers State left an enduring legacy of development. Despite political disagreements with his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Wike’s projects continue to provide substantial benefits. According to Elijah, Fubara’s current administration is standing on the foundations Wike established, echoing the political transition in Lagos, where former Governor Babatunde Fashola’s groundwork supported Akinwunmi Ambode’s term.
He stated, “Forget about what happened between Wike and Fubara; Wike’s legacy in Rivers cannot be taken away. He brought about substantive development that Fubara is enjoying today. Just as Fashola laid the foundation for Ambode, Wike has done the same in Rivers. Wike has come to Abuja to make a name for himself, and in the next fifty years, nobody will forget him. He will be remembered as an FCT Minister who made promises and delivered on them.”
Elijah also pointed out that Wike’s developmental impact should be assessed independently of the political tensions that marked his departure from Rivers State, including disputes that required federal intervention and a peace deal.
By driving key infrastructure projects in Abuja, Wike is not only reinforcing his ministerial accomplishments but also solidifying his standing as a major figure in Nigerian politics. Elijah believes this dual legacy at both state and federal levels ensures that Wike will be recognized as a transformative leader for generations to come.
Watch the video from 57:44 to 58:40 minutes