The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that the N600 billion left in the Rivers State coffers after the lifting of the emergency rule in the state is attracting political interest. Wike stated this when he met with members of the Rivers State House of Assembly at their legislative quarters along Aba Road in Port Harcourt on Saturday evening. ), left N600 billion in the state coffers following the lifting of the emergency rule imposed by President Bola Tinubu on September 18. The former Rivers State governor noted that history had shown that politicians always had interest in the state’s funds, especially after hearing about the availability of such a huge amount. He stated, “Giving the experience in Nigerian politics, Nigerian politicians like Rivers’ money.

Source: Punch December 28, 2025 14:26 UTC