Veteran Journalist Reuben Abati Blasts Wike as Rude and Reckless, Says He Betrayed Amaechi and Might Insult Tinubu Next

Reuben Abati, veteran journalist and former presidential spokesperson, didn’t mince words in his stinging reaction to Nyesom Wike’s controversial media chat, accusing the FCT Minister of lacking humility and respect for political hierarchy. Abati began his scathing critique by stating bluntly: “Wike is very rude. Rotimi Amaechi is his boss in politics. Let’s not rewrite history.”

Reuben Abati emphasized that Wike’s meteoric rise in politics was made possible by Amaechi’s political structure, and that spitting on one’s ladder to the top is not only dishonorable but also dangerous. He warned that Nigerian politics thrives on loyalty, and Wike’s blatant disregard for that tradition paints a portrait of a man drunk on temporary power.

“Who Will Wike Not Insult?” — Abati Questions Minister’s Boundaries

Reuben Abati expressed deep concern over what he described as Wike’s pattern of unprovoked political belligerence, asking pointedly, “Who will Nyesom Wike not insult?” From governors to party elders, and now his own political mentor, Wike appears to leave no one unscathed in his relentless quest for dominance.

Abati observed that Wike has become notorious for his combative media appearances, often using them as platforms to settle scores and lash out at perceived enemies. He warned that such behavior risks alienating allies, creating a political desert around Wike, even as he seeks to deepen his influence at the federal level.

“Wike May Insult President Tinubu Next,” Abati Warns

Reuben Abati did not stop at past grievances. He took a daring step further by predicting that President Bola Tinubu could be Wike’s next target. According to him, Wike’s unchecked audacity and unpredictable loyalty patterns should be a matter of serious concern for the presidency.

Abati warned that Wike’s arrogance often escalates into public political insubordination, and that history has shown he’s willing to burn bridges—even those still under construction. “If he can insult Amaechi, what makes Tinubu immune?” Abati questioned rhetorically, emphasizing the need for vigilance at the highest level.

FCT Minister or Political Gladiator? Abati Accuses Wike of Misplaced Priorities

Reuben Abati criticized Wike for turning his role as Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister into a personal battleground for settling political grudges. He noted that instead of focusing on Abuja’s urban development, Wike appears more invested in media theatrics and political vendettas.

Abati stated that Wike is behaving more like a regional warlord than a federal administrator, undermining the integrity of his office. “The job of an FCT Minister is not to trend on Twitter for clapbacks and political insults,” he said, adding that Nigerians deserve serious leadership, not showbiz governance.

Amaechi-Wike Rift Deepens as Abati Revives Old Wounds

Reuben Abati’s remarks have reopened the festering political wound between former Rivers State governors Nyesom Wike and Rotimi Amaechi. Abati recalled how Wike once referred to Amaechi as a “failed leader,” even after benefiting from his mentorship—a move many political watchers deemed a high-level betrayal.

Abati’s comments are stirring conversations online, with many netizens now digging up past interviews and archived footage that confirm the Wike-Amaechi fallout wasn’t just political—it was deeply personal. This renewed media discourse may revive old hostilities just when national unity is most needed.

PDP, APC, and the Wike Conundrum: Abati Calls for Institutional Decorum

Reuben Abati urged both the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to call Wike to order before he causes institutional embarrassment. With Wike playing both sides of Nigeria’s political coin, Abati argued that his ungoverned tongue could endanger cross-party alliances and national stability.

Abati concluded by saying Wike is not above party discipline or moral scrutiny. “If Wike continues to dance on everyone’s head, even the floor beneath him will give way,” he quipped. Political analysts agree that unless party structures reclaim authority, the Wike phenomenon could spiral into a national spectacle of disorder.